The average train between Reading and Nottingham takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Nottingham. 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 Reading and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Nottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Reading to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Reading to Nottingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Nottingham is 166.9 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Nottingham via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 15m.