There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Amiens by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
4h 55m€134–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
13h 35m€66–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiensbus
6h 36m€117–228Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amienscar
3h 52m€191–217Train, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain
6h 13m€131–393Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amienscar
5h 16m€89–180
Reading to Amiens by train, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Amiens is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Amiens is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 52m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Amiens. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Amiens via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Amiens. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Amiens via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Reading and Amiens is 454 km.
The best way to get from Reading to Amiens without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €130 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Reading to Amiens, including transfers.
Reading to Amiens bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Amiens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Amiens is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Amiens, France?
You can take a train from Reading to Amiens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Amiens via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Lille in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Amiens bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Amiens is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:11 AM in Reading and 4:11 AM in Amiens.
Reading to Amiens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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