The train between Reading and South Shields takes 4h 9m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Reading and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m.
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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 Newcastle station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Reading to South Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to South Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Reading and South Shields is 395.1 km. The road distance is 453 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 9m.