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 £45 - £75 and takes 8h 33m.

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 39m and costs £130 - £250.

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 Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

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 / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Brussels to Reading?

The distance between Brussels and Reading is 270 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 39m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Reading?

The best way to get from Brussels to Reading is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Brussels to Reading bus arrive?

Brussels to Reading bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria Green Line Station.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 12:05 AM in Brussels and 11:05 PM in Reading.

Where does the Brussels to Reading train arrive?

Brussels to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
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 - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 39m
£134–245
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 33m
£47–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brussels to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
4h 33m
£170–196
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 19m
£74–249
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
11h 45m
£57–78
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brussels to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
5h 37m
£81–159
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 38m
£163–422
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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
5h 44m
£183–465
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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
5h 58m
£137–362

Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 268.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Reading via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Green Line Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 33m.

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