What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Reading is 309 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 6m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading?

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There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
4h 6m
£120–186
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 39m
£61–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 22m
£62–98
Drive 279.4 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Readingcar 279.4 mi
4h 53m
£69–99
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
4h 32m
£160–230
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 10m
£106–238
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 34m
£67–156
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 13m
£122–390
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 48m
£124–378

Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 307.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon Without in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 22m.

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