The average train between Reading and Tours takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Tours. 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 4 hours between Reading and Tours. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Tours at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Tours. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Tours station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Reading to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Book your Reading to Tours train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Tours is 467.5 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Reading to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 19m.