Going from Mansfield to Reading by train

About to set off from Mansfield to Reading by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Mansfield and Reading: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £43.90, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Mansfield and Reading

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 23 trains make this journey of 188 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Mansfield is at 06:17 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:53.

During the weekend, 06:12 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:49 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 39 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Mansfield to Reading

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 40 minutes, crossing a total distance of 188 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Mansfield and Reading?

Tickets along this route go on sale 2 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Mansfield to Reading

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Reading city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Mansfield and Reading by train?

The train journey from Mansfield to Reading covers 188 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Mansfield to Reading?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £43.90. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Mansfield to Reading?

Tickets for travel between Mansfield to Reading are available 2 months before departure.

How long does the train take from Mansfield to Reading?

The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 40 minutes.