The average train between Reading and Rotterdam takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Rotterdam. 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 4 times a day between Reading and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rotterdam station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Reading to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Reading to Rotterdam train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Rotterdam is 379.2 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 21m.