The average train between Reading and Paris takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Paris. 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 hourly between Reading and Paris. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Paris at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Paris. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Paris station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Reading to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Book your Reading to Paris train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Reading and Paris is 373.6 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.