Reading to Assen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Assen takes 9h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 811 km
Distance: €325
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain

8h 48m

€250–455

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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:15 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
2:19 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
4:14 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:20 AM → 5:55 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
11:18 AM → 7:55 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 43m • 4 changes
4:20 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
10:14 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 8:55 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
2:16 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 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.

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 48m.

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