Train Reading to Montpellier from €399 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Montpellier takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Montpellier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 11m
Duration: 1,253 km
Distance: €399
Average price: 4 times a day
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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv

8h 44m

€292–577

Reading to Montpellier train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

11:45 AM → 8:31 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:11 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
2:44 PM → 11:12 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:46 AM → 8:31 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
1:12 PM → 9:11 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
2:46 PM → 11:12 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
7:46 PM → 10:11 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:42 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:29 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:11 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
2:44 PM → 11:11 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:11 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:29 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:11 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:11 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:29 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:11 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Montpellier? 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 Montpellier.

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Distance: 1,252.9 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 44m.

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