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Reading to Nelson Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Nelson Station takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Nelson Station. 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 56m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train
6h
£99–159

Reading to Nelson Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Nelson Station. 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 Station at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Reading to Nelson Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h.

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