Trains from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne

Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne train information

• There are several train providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Reading in England to Newcastle upon Tyne in England are operated by Cross Country.
• There are 245 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 4h30m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Newcastle upon Tyne from Reading, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.
• Looking at our data, the best fare to travel by train in the next month is £98.70. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets

Reading - Newcastle upon Tyne prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Train times Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne

When are the next trains to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

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According to our data, 6 trains from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne are running today and 6 tomorrow. The first Reading Newcastle upon Tyne train is at 03:54 and the last one is at 07:15. The first and last departure times may be different on each day of the week and there may be fewer services during weekends or public holidays. Rail operators may also increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.

Reading - Newcastle upon Tyne: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 15 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £61 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £102 for your trip. Thus, you will save 41% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 15 days in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Newcastle upon Tyne by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Newcastle upon Tyne to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Reading - Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Reading Newcastle upon Tyne train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Reading Newcastle upon Tyne ticket (i.e.: £155.22)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£155.22 = 0.57. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 1 trips from Reading to Newcastle upon Tyne (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey