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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Nottingham.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $30Average Duration6h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$160 - $160Average Duration3h 38m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$30 - $30Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Reading to Nottingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6hAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$160
Average train trip duration3h 38m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance103 miles (166 km)

Reading to Nottingham Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Nottingham was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $81

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Nottingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $81 to $350 for a train ticket from Reading to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-05-18.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Nottingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and Nottingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Reading to Nottingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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