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 £60 - £100 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £120 - £370.

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 13h 13m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Reading?

The distance between Amsterdam and Reading is 407 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 47m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 13m.

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 6:44 PM in Amsterdam and 5:44 PM 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Amsterdam to Reading - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Amsterdam to Reading by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train
best
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 47m
£81–201
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
13h 13m
£62–100
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
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 25m
£122–368
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 49m
£176–322
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
£90–166
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
4h 33m
£125–357
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
4h 36m
£80–275
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
5h 21m
£75–209
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
5h 8m
£85–244
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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
4h 55m
£123–314
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 44m
£102–229
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 20m
£185–769

Amsterdam to Reading by train and subway

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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 station, and London Paddington in around 5h 47m. 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 13h 13m.

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