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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bridge Street via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Reading. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Reading via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Mainz to Reading?

The distance between Mainz and Reading is 529 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Reading without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £150 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Mainz to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Reading bus from?

Mainz to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Reading train from?

Mainz to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Reading?

The best way to get from Mainz to Reading is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £150 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Mainz to Reading bus arrive?

Mainz to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 1:46 PM in Mainz and 12:46 PM in Reading.

Where does the Mainz to Reading train arrive?

Mainz to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Reading?

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Mainz to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
8h 10m
£153–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon335
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
14h 45m
£48–87
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
9h 5m
£145–542
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
7h 59m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
9h 55m
£108–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
9h 3m
£136–197
Fly Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 6m
£88–283
Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 12m
£134–408
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 13m
£106–276
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)HHN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 33m
£92–227
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 50m
£114–363

Mainz to Reading by train and subway

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8h 10mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.1 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Reading via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bridge Street via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 14h 45m.

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