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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Reading is to bus via Calais which costs £60 - £100 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Reading is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Reading RailAir via Calais, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Paris to Reading?

The distance between Paris and Reading is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Paris to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Reading bus from?

Paris to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Reading train from?

Paris to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Reading?

The best way to get from Paris to Reading is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Paris to Reading bus arrive?

Paris to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 12:01 AM in Paris and 11:01 PM in Reading.

Where does the Paris to Reading train arrive?

Paris to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Paris to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 18m
£81–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
10h 52m
£56–132
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
9h 36m
£64–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
5h 11m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 50m
£94–262
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
6h 21m
£96–140
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 25m
£66–165
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 25m
£63–177
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 26m
£82–207
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 1m
£56–244
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
5h 50m
£70–240
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 6m
£82–330

Paris to Reading by train and subway

110Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Reading via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris to Reading RailAir via Calais, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 36m.

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