The average train between Reading and Utrecht takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Utrecht station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Reading to Utrecht train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Utrecht train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Reading to Utrecht train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Utrecht is 425 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Utrecht Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 6h 2m.