Train Reading to France from €221 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and France takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration: 516 km
Distance: €221
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil

4h 17m

€174–319

Reading to France train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and France. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into France at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:44 AM
5h 9m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:44 AM
5h 9m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to France? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to France.

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Reading, England and France?

You can take a train from Reading to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 17m.

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