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Nelson to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Reading takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

6h 7m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
5h 50m
£96–154

Nelson to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Reading via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 50m.

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