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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to France is to bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to France is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €95 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to France. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and France?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to France. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Cité via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to France?

The distance between Reading and France is 515 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Reading to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to France?

The best way to get from Reading to France is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Reading to France bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and France?

France is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:53 AM in Reading and 5:53 AM in France.

Where does the Reading to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22926+ hotels available in France.

Reading to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4h 25m
€98–381
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
12h 44m
€47–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
12h 26m
€53–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
5h 11m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
4h 55m
€109–301
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Paris
6h 23m
€108–158
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
5h 29m
€77–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 18m
€102–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
5h 28m
€73–211
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
5h 38m
€67–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
4h 59m
€65–282
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
5h 44m
€79–238

Reading to France by train and subway

110Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to France.

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Reading, England and France?

You can take a train from Reading to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pont de l'Archevêché via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 26m.

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