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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Carentan is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €420 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Carentan is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs €45 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Carentan?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Carentan via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Carentan?

The distance between Reading and Carentan is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Carentan without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €190 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Reading to Carentan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Carentan train from?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and Carentan?

Carentan is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:58 PM in Reading and 1:58 PM in Carentan.

Where does the Reading to Carentan train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Carentan?

There are 467+ hotels available in Carentan.

Reading to Carentan - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Carentan by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Carentancar
7h 5m
€48–415
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Carentantrain
7h 29m
€196–415
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
4. Take the bus from Caen to Carentanbus
13h 19m
€87–267
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carentancar
6h 23m

Reading to Carentan by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Carentan 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 29m.

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