The average train between Marseille and Reading takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 2 hours between Marseille and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Reading. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Reading station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Marseille to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Marseille to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Marseille and Reading is 1,024.7 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 39m.