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Reading to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Calais takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration
430 km
Distance
€159
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
4h 51m
€118–252

Reading to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Calais. 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 Calais at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 429.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Calais Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 51m.

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