The average train between Nottingham and Reading takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 hourly between Nottingham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Nottingham to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Nottingham to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Nottingham and Reading is 166.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 34m.