The distance between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hayes & Harlington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Oxford Circus station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 45m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Hayes & Harlington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 453km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 15m | £145($170) | 5 times a day | 463km (288 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly | 2h 15m | £225($265) | 5 times a day | 535km (333 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 2h 60m | £105($125) | 5 times a day | 567km (353 miles) |
Train to Hayes & Harlington, plane | 4h 10m | £175($210) | hourly | 789km (491 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 15m | £195($230) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
Train to Hayes & Harlington, plane | 4h 35m | £200($240) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 40m | £145($175) | hourly | 817km (507 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £63($74) | hourly | 493km (306 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5hrs | £170($200) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £25($30) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £52($61) | on demand | 453km (282 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.