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 £90 - £240 and takes 6h 36m.

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 36m and costs £90 - £240.

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 Hamburg, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 which takes 39h 12m and costs £200 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Reading?

Reading is 2h behind Helsinki. It is currently 2:13 PM in Helsinki and 12:13 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 1440+ 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 36m
£95–231
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 33m
£89–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
39h 12m
£207–699
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
£577–874
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 38m
£107–258
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 25m
£106–321
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 39m
£98–301
Bus, train via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
43h 57m
£201–666
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 16m
£130–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2d 2h
£200–289
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 to Reading by bus, train, and subway

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39h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,192.6 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2d 2h.

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