The average train between Reading and Assen takes 9h 19m 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.
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 19m. 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 9h 19m.
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.
Book your Reading to Assen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Assen is 540.7 km. The road distance is 811 km.
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 9h 3m.