The average train between Reading and Marseille takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Marseille. 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 2 hours between Reading and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Marseille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Reading to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Reading to Marseille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Marseille is 1,024.7 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 7m.