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 €65 - €110 and takes 13h 17m.

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 16m and costs €140 - €290.

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 13h 17m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 16m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 17m.

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 2:59 PM in Reading and 3:59 PM 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 22946+ hotels available in France.

Reading to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 16m
€144–288
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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
5h 30m
€64–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 17m
€67–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 14m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 28m
€79–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 31m
€85–134
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 3m
€117–380
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
5h 28m
€77–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
5h 21m
€103–376
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 27m
€115–363
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
5h 8m
€80–338

Reading to France by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pont de l'Archevêché via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 17m.

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