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Reading to Shirebrook trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Shirebrook takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Shirebrook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Nottingham to Shirebrooktrain train
4h 51m
£90–134

Reading to Shirebrook train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Shirebrook. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Shirebrook at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Shirebrook, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Shirebrook via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 51m.

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