How to travel from Nottingham to Reading

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Compare train and bus 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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 €43, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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€92

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€51

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3h 12m

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2h 42m

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30m

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5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Nottingham to Reading

How to get from Nottingham to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:35PM6h12
Nottingham
08:47PMReading
$601One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:35PM6h12
Nottingham
08:47PMReading
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:35PM6h12
Nottingham
08:47PMReading
$601One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
02:35AM7h10
Nottingham
09:45AMReading
$601One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:30PM6h45
Nottingham
11:15PMReading
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Reading.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Reading is a train with an average price of $50 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Reading:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Reading costing on average $55 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 47m.

The distance from Nottingham to Reading is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Reading is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Reading:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Reading by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, LNER, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Reading:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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