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4.6Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Reading
How to get from Nottingham to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:50 PM2h48Nottingham station (NOT)3:38 PMReading station (RDG)$471One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C21673+W35131+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:50 PM2h48Nottingham station (NOT)3:38 PMReading station (RDG)$471One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W70688+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W346229:50 AM2h47Nottingham station (NOT)12:37 PMReading station (RDG)$2261One-way2 transfers
Other options
G01107 · G0101811:07 AM3h35Nottingham station (NOT)2:42 PMReading station (RDG)$581One-way1 transfer- G00749 · G01018+
L3768010:41 AM4h01Nottingham station (NOT)2:42 PMReading station (RDG)$651One-way2 transfers - G00745 · G011788:38 AM3h27Nottingham station (NOT)12:05 PMReading station (RDG)$671One-way1 transfer
NX230 · RRRA18:15 AM5h51Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station2:06 PMReading, Blagrave Street$551One-way1 transfer- NX230 · RRRA13:00 AM6h06Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:06 AMReading, Blagrave Street$551One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · RRRA13:35 PM6h12Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:47 PMReading, Blagrave Street$551One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Reading:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Reading costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Reading:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Reading costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Trent Barton to go to Reading by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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