There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Amiens by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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- 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
5h 37m€67–255Train, bus
cheapest- 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
7h 15m€57–216Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amienscar
3h 52mBus
- 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 50m€62–94Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amienscar
5h 21m€63–133
Reading to Amiens by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Amiens is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Amiens is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €140.
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 50m.
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 and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 5h 37m and costs €65 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 5h 37m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.
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, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 37m. 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 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Amiens bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Amiens is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:35 AM in Reading and 8:35 AM in Amiens.
Reading to Amiens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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