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The average train between France and Reading takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from France 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.

3h 30m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£192
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 51m
£149–279

France to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between France and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from France 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.

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  • Distance: 320.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between France and Reading, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Reading via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 51m.

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