Reading to North Shields Trains

Reading to North Shields trains

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The average train between Reading and North Shields takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 15m

£106–189

Reading to North Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 PM → 11:33 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 PM → 6:08 AM
Arrives next day
8h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:32 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:32 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:32 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:32 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:32 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 4m • 3 changes
10:11 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and North Shields, England?

You can take a train from Reading to North Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 4h 15m.

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