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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Assen takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration
811 km
Distance
€310
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain train
8h 21m
€235–440

Reading to Assen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 13m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Assen? 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.

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  • Distance: 810.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 21m.

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