The average train between South Shields and Reading takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Shields to Reading. 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 South Shields and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
South Shields to Reading train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Reading train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between South Shields and Reading is 395.1 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Reading via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m.
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