The average train between Reading and South Shields takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to South 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at South Shields station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Reading to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Reading and South Shields is 395.1 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Reading to South Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 4m.
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