Nelson to Reading Trains

Nelson to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Reading takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. 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 9m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain

6h 30m

£84–141

Nelson to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:22 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 7:39 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 9:39 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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