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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Reading is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Reading is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and arriving at Bridge Street via London Victoria and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Brussels to Reading?

The distance between Brussels and Reading is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Brussels to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Reading bus from?

Brussels to Reading bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Reading train from?

Brussels to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Reading?

The best way to get from Brussels to Reading is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Brussels to Reading bus arrive?

Brussels to Reading bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 8:57 PM in Brussels and 7:57 PM in Reading.

Where does the Brussels to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 257+ hotels available in Reading.

Brussels to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels 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 Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 52m
£78–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus Uk042 / ...
8h 29m
£26–49
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brussels to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
4h 33m
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 26m
£84–219
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 6m
£93–307
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brussels to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
5h 37m
£84–123
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 51m
£153–420
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 15m
£132–354
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 18m
£115–298

Brussels to Reading by train and bus

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Distance: 269.5 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Reading via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Bridge Street via London Victoria and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 8h 29m.

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