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 £55 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

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 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 via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train 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 via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Brussels to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brussels and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 12:02 PM in Brussels and 11:02 AM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Reading?

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There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Reading by train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or plane

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Train via London
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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
£52–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 57m
£99–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 44m
£57–79
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
£171–196
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 25m
£139–236
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
£82–159
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
£74–279
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 49m
£155–438
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 52m
£178–489
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 55m
£132–376

Brussels to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 268.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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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-North train station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 44m.

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