The average train between Reading and Assen takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Reading and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Assen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Assen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Reading to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Assen station.
The distance between Reading and Assen is 540.7 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 22m.