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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bayeux is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €320 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bayeux is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €480.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bayeux?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bayeux. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bayeux via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Bayeux?

The distance between Reading and Bayeux is 783 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bayeux without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Reading to Bayeux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bayeux train from?

Reading to Bayeux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bayeux?

The best way to get from Reading to Bayeux is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 17h 2m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Bayeux?

Bayeux is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:49 AM in Reading and 2:49 AM in Bayeux.

Where does the Reading to Bayeux train arrive?

Reading to Bayeux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Bayeux?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Bayeux.

Reading to Bayeux - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Bayeux by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, or train

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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux
7h 8m
€141–479
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
7h 57m
€41–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
17h 2m
€80–218
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bayeux
5h 50m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
11h 35m
€48–338

Reading to Bayeux by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bayeux, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Bayeux via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bayeux via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Caen - Bus Station, and Caen in around 17h 2m.

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