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

The cheapest way to get from France to Reading is to bus via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Reading is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £130 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between France and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Reading. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between France and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from France to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Reading via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from France to Reading?

The distance between France and Reading is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from France to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Reading bus from?

France to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the France to Reading train from?

France to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Reading?

The best way to get from France to Reading is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the France to Reading bus arrive?

France to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between France and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind France. It is currently 6:53 AM in France and 5:53 AM in Reading.

Where does the France to Reading train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 940+ hotels available in Reading.

France to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from France to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 11m
£139–281
Bus via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
12h 49m
£55–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
12h 25m
£58–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
5h 15m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 56m
£88–280
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
6h 29m
£71–140
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 38m
£73–245
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane TLS - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 10m
£80–297
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 35m
£59–186
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 34m
£82–280
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 12m
£94–265
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 9m
£61–248

France to Reading by subway and train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between France and Reading, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Reading via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maubert - Mutualité to Reading RailAir via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 25m.

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