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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Reading is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £85 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Reading is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Reading via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Reading?

The distance between Dunkirk and Reading is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dunkirk to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Reading train from?

Dunkirk to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 10:20 AM in Dunkirk and 9:20 AM in Reading.

Where does the Dunkirk to Reading train arrive?

Dunkirk to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 931+ hotels available in Reading.

Dunkirk to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Reading by train (Eurostar), train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 41m
£52–203
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain
8h 28m
£33–94
Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 20m
£44–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
3h 4m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
4h 13m
£40–82

Dunkirk to Reading by train and subway

43Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Reading.

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Reading via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 41m.

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