The average train between Paris and Reading takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 Paris and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Paris to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Paris to Reading train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Paris and Reading is 373.6 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Reading via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 19m.