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 £75 - £210 and takes 7h 27m.

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 30m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Berlin Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Reading?

The distance between Helsinki and Reading is 1198 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 which takes 44h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Helsinki to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Reading bus from?

Helsinki to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where does the Helsinki to Reading bus arrive?

Helsinki to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Reading?

Reading is 2h behind Helsinki. It is currently 8:31 PM in Helsinki and 6:31 PM in Reading.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Reading?

Book your Helsinki to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Helsinki to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 30m
£85–245
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
£75–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
44h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Gothenburgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Gothenburg to Port of Frederikshavncarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Frederikshavn to Calaiscar
4. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
42h 57m
£564–933
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 33m
£77–256
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki 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 17m
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki 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 31m
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
45h 32m
£278–521
Bus, train #2
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 17m
£170–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Calais-Fréthuncar
4. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
5. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
43h 43m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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4h 13mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Reading.

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Distance: 1,191 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Berlin Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2d 1h.

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