Train Reading to France from €221 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and France takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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 37m
Duration: 516 km
Distance: €221
Average price: Every 3 hours
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4h 16m

€174–318

Reading to France train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and France. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into France at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:13 PM → 5:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:08 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:44 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:07 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 25m • 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 37m

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 16m.

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