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How to get fromReading to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 18m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus814 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 47m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 55m

  4. Train, travel via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 51m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    5h 29m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Channel Tunnel via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 4h 47m.

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