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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Rouen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Rouen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
654 km
Distance
€254
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
5h 41m
€205–381

Reading to Rouen train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Rouen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Rouen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 46m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 654 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 41m.

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