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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Reading is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £120 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Reading. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Reading?

The distance between Haarlem and Reading is 399 miles.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Haarlem to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Reading train from?

Haarlem to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Reading?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Reading is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 14h 59m.

What is the time difference between Haarlem and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Haarlem. It is currently 6:37 AM in Haarlem and 5:37 AM in Reading.

Where does the Haarlem to Reading train arrive?

Haarlem to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Haarlem to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 15m
£89–453
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 59m
£65–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Haarlem to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
6h 44m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
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 42m
£125–352
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Haarlem to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
7h 48m
£112–162
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 45m
£121–329
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 43m
£113–327
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£78–197
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 20m
£94–219
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 5m
£81–322
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 54m
£66–242
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 31m
£175–763

Haarlem to Reading by train and subway

52Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.6 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Haarlem to Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haarlem to Reading RailAir via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 59m.

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