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Ilkeston to Reading Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Ilkeston to Reading? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as KWD 9.620, with average prices for this route around KWD 13.870.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:58 Ilkeston	09:41 Reading	3h 43m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:41 Ilkeston	10:05 Reading	3h 24m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:24 Ilkeston	10:45 Reading	3h 21m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:24 Ilkeston	11:42 Reading	4h 18m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:41 Ilkeston	11:42 Reading	4h 1m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:19 Ilkeston	11:45 Paris	3h 26m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Ilkeston to Reading Train Route Details

First train

05:58

Last train

23:33

Departure station

Ilkeston

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

3h 21m

Distance

171 km

Price

KWD 9.620*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Ilkeston to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Ilkeston to Reading during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Ilkeston to Reading for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Ilkeston to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Ilkeston to Reading ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Ilkeston to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Ilkeston to Reading Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Ilkeston to Reading Train prices and times

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