The average train between France and Reading takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.
Trains run hourly between France and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 19m • 3 changes
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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 31m.
France to Reading train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Reading train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between France and Reading is 578.4 km. The road distance is 515 km.
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.