Train France to Reading from £185 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Reading takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h. 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 26m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £185
Average price: Hourly
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4h 11m

£150–281

France to Reading train times

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 8:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

8:55 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:23 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 23m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 23m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 21m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 22m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:52 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 23m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 25m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 24m • 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.

Map of how to get from France to Reading.

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 4h 11m.

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