Reading to Whitley Bay Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Whitley Bay takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Whitley Bay. 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 30m
Duration: 315 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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4h 15m

£106–189

Reading to Whitley Bay train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:38 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 58m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:53 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay, England?

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

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