Rotterdam to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Reading takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Reading. 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 44m
Duration: 354 mi
Distance: £220
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

4h 28m

£171–317

Rotterdam to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 4:43 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 28m.

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