The average train between France and Reading takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between France and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from France to Reading. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
France to Reading train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Reading train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between France and Reading is 578.4 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Reading via Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 8m.