The average train between Reading and Mansfield takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Mansfield. 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 Mansfield. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Mansfield at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Mansfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Mansfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Mansfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Reading to Mansfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Mansfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Reading to Mansfield train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Mansfield is 187.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Mansfield via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 26m.