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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Carnac is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Carnac is to train and fly which takes 9h 5m and costs €100 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Carnac?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Illertissen via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.

How far is it from Reading to Carnac?

The distance between Reading and Carnac is 1040 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Carnac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs €210 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Reading to Carnac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Carnac bus from?

Reading to Carnac bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Carnac?

The best way to get from Reading to Carnac is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs €210 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Carnac bus arrive?

Reading to Carnac bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Carnac?

Carnac is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:30 AM in Reading and 11:30 AM in Carnac.

Where can I stay near Carnac?

There are 2709+ hotels available in Carnac.

Reading to Carnac - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Carnac by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Auraytrain Tgv
9h 40m
€214–468
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
9h 39m
€86–251
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Carnaccar
10h 40m
€98–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Auraybus
22h 56m
€94–161
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carnaccar
8h 48m
Train, drive
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 train from Lille Europe to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Le Croisictrain Ter
5. Drive from Le Croisic to Carnaccar
11h 45m
€170–494
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter
12h 14m
€172–478
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain
9h 5m
€107–448
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LHR - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
11h 19m
€139–439
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
10h 3m
€106–337

Reading to Carnac by train, subway, foot, and bus

57Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,040 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Carnac, Bretagne, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Illertissen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Illertissen via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Auray, and Gare Routière in around 22h 56m.

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