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The average train between Reading and Shirebrook takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Shirebrook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Nottingham to Shirebrooktrain train
4h 37m
£81–154

Reading to Shirebrook train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Shirebrook. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Shirebrook at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Shirebrook? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Shirebrook.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Shirebrook via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Nottingham in around 4h 37m.

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