Reading to Nottingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Nottingham takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 49m

£72–134

Reading to Nottingham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:35 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
2h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Nottingham? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Nottingham, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Nottingham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 49m.

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