What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Reading is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Reading?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Reading is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Reading. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Interchange, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Reading via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from South Shields to Reading?

The distance between South Shields and Reading is 318 miles. The road distance is 283.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from South Shields to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Reading bus from?

South Shields to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Reading?

The best way to get from South Shields to Reading is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the South Shields to Reading bus arrive?

South Shields to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the South Shields to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Reading is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from South Shields to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

South Shields to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Reading by train, bus, car, subway, 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 London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 19m
£110–192
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
10h 23m
£53–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 14m
£60–161
Drive 281.6 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Readingcar 281.6 mi
4h 55m
£69–100
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 12m
£62–278
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading
5h 59m
£162–233
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 43m
£107–242
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
5h 5m
£68–160
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 53m
£122–394

South Shields to Reading by subway and train

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Reading, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Reading RailAir via Interchange, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 14m.

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