Reading to Nelson Trains

Reading to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Nelson takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 42m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain

5h 59m

£86–135

Reading to Nelson train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:15 PM → 7:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 11:06 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 9:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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