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Reading to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Calais takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. 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.

9h 15m
Duration
435 km
Distance
€168
Average price
3 times a day
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 Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
5h 28m
€128–248

Reading to Calais train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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 Calais Frethun in around 5h 28m.

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