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C21823 · C21545+
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington18:173h09Nottingham station (NOT)21:26Reading station (RDG)£911One-way3 changes- C21613 · C21543+C42200+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:173h06Nottingham station (NOT)20:23Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way3 changes
- W70728+Y15437+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:123h01Nottingham station (NOT)20:13Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- W70732+W34924+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington18:123h03Nottingham station (NOT)21:15Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- C21530+W34919+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:502h55Nottingham station (NOT)20:45Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- C21530+W34919+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:502h55Nottingham station (NOT)20:45Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- W70728+Y15437+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:123h01Nottingham station (NOT)20:13Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- W70732+W34924+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington18:123h03Nottingham station (NOT)21:15Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way2 changes
- C21613 · C21543+C42200+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington17:173h06Nottingham station (NOT)20:23Reading station (RDG)£1161One-way3 changes
- C21823 · C21545+Y15290+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington18:173h09Nottingham station (NOT)21:26Reading station (RDG)£911One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Reading
The cheapest option from Nottingham to Reading is coach, with an average price of £47. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Reading among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 167 km
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£72 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Reading trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G01098 · W29925 | 8:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h58 | 11:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| G01098 · G01005 | 8:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h33 | 11:40 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
G01098 · G01178+ L37967 | 8:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h58 | 12:05 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| C21829+W29925 | 8:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h49 | 11:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| G00745 · G01178 | 8:38 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h27 | 12:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| G00745 · G01009+L37408 | 8:38 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h59 | 12:37 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01122 · G01188 | 17:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h01 | 20:08 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| G01122 · G01039+L37788 | 17:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 21:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| C21687+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34737 | 17:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h11 | 20:23 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| C21612 · W70820+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14988 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h09 | 20:26 Reading station (RDG) | 3 changes | |
| C21612+G01188 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h51 | 20:08 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| C21612+G01188 · G01039+L37788 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 21:39 Reading station (RDG) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Reading
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Typically, there are 8 trains per day from Nottingham to Reading, including direct trains, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Lowest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 2:24 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country from Nottingham to Reading trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Reading from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Reading
Most Nottingham to Reading trains use the Nottingham to Reading station pair, with some services arriving at Tilehurst. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Reading leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Reading station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Tilehurst from Reading city centre
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst train station facilities and services
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading Green Park from Reading city centre
Reading Green Park is 3 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading Green Park train station facilities and services
Reading Green Park has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading Green Park.
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