What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Reading is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Reading is to fly and train which takes 2h 32m and costs £130 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Reading. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Reading?

The distance between Amsterdam and Reading is 270 miles.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Amsterdam to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Reading bus from?

Amsterdam to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Reading train from?

Amsterdam to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Reading?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Reading is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Reading bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 5:38 AM in Amsterdam and 4:38 AM in Reading.

Where does the Amsterdam to Reading train arrive?

Amsterdam to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Reading?

Book your Amsterdam to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Reading?

Book your Amsterdam to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Amsterdam to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Amsterdam to Reading by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
2h 32m
£137–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 10m
£67–116
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
5h 9m
£78–331
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
6h 24m
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
2h 37m
£159–356
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3h 19m
£116–229
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
2h 44m
£119–338
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 11m
£132–256
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 15m
£131–274
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
3h 36m
£120–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
7h 33m
£107–170

Amsterdam to Reading by train and subway

52Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Amsterdam to Reading.

Launch map view

Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Reading via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 10m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.