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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Chennai by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    13h 35m
    ₹23,087–74,583

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LGW - MAA
    16h 30m
    ₹24,684–67,420

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MAN - MAA
    18h 7m
    ₹43,549–101,412

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹21,147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Chennai. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park.

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