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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Reading is to fly and train which costs £85 - £280 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Reading is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £85 - £280.

How far is it from Helsinki to Reading?

The distance between Helsinki and Reading is 1200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Reading without a car is to bus and train via Amsterdam which takes 43h 57m and costs £250 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Helsinki to Reading, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Reading?

Reading is 2h behind Helsinki. It is currently 5:49 AM in Helsinki and 3:49 AM in Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Reading.

Helsinki to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Helsinki to Reading by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Helsinki Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HEL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 41m
£90–280
Fly Helsinki Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane HEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 27m
£85–389
Bus, train via Amsterdam
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
43h 57m
£254–452
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Gothenburgcar
2. Take the carferry from Gothenburg to Port of Frederikshavncarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Frederikshavn to Calaiscar
4. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
43h 23m
£584–961
Fly Helsinki Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HEL - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 26m
£102–356
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane TLL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
9h 35m
£108–353
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane TLL - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 52m
£112–412
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TLL - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
9h 34m
£135–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
47h 9m
£206–371
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Suwalki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Suwalki to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lodz Fabrycznatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Lodz, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
2d
£221–455
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain
2d 2h
£220–388
Drive, car ferry, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the carferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Calais-Fréthuncar
4. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
5. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
43h 46m
£678–960

Helsinki to Reading by bus, foot, subway, and train

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47h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,192.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Reading. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Reading via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 43h 57m.

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