The average train between Calais and Reading takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Reading. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Reading station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Calais to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Calais to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Reading is 204.8 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Reading via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 39m.