How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Reading start from £119. The average price for this train route is around £119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Reading?

The average train journey time from Nottingham to Reading is 2h 59m, covering a distance of 103 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Reading?

The earliest train from Nottingham to Reading departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 07:06.

Train Nottingham to Reading from £106

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Nottingham to Reading on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Nottingham	3h 41m	10:45	Reading	No tags
Train	09:55	Nottingham	3h 44m	13:39	Reading	No tags
Train	11:16	Nottingham	3h 26m	14:42	Reading	No tags
Train	15:12	Nottingham	3h 28m	18:40	Reading	No tags
Train	16:16	Nottingham	3h 23m	19:39	Reading	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

104 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £54	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£119 - £272	Average duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £23	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £119

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Reading by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Reading start from £119. The average price for this train route is around £119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Reading?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Reading is 2h 59m, covering a distance of 103 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Reading?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Reading departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 07:06.