The average train between Mansfield and Reading takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Mansfield 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 Mansfield and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mansfield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mansfield to Reading. However, there are services departing from Mansfield station and arriving at Reading station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Mansfield to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Mansfield station.
Mansfield to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Mansfield to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Mansfield and Reading is 187.1 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Mansfield to Reading via Nottingham, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 39m.