How to travel from Nottingham to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Reading is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham to Reading by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Reading.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Reading Town Centre Blagrave Street.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Reading

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Nottingham and Reading is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Nottingham and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Reading is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 3hrs.

East Midlands Railways, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Reading. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Reading with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 20m.

Megabus UK and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Nottingham and Reading. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Reading. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Reading. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £57 ($68).

How do I get from Nottingham to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Reading

Transport options from Nottingham to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£57($68)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Train to Reading3hrs
£84($100)
6 times a week249km (155 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£25($29)
twice a week243km (151 miles)
Bus to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd5h 20m
£20($24)
5 times a week283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£24($28)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading