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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Normandy is to drive and car ferry which costs €90 - €490 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Normandy is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €140 - €390.

How far is it from Reading to Normandy?

The distance between Reading and Normandy is 1075 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Reading to Normandy, including transfers.

Train or bus from Reading to Normandy?

The best way to get from Reading to Normandy is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 21h 10m.

Where can I stay near Normandy?

There are 1922+ hotels available in Normandy.

Reading to Normandy - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Normandy by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, car 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
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 Morlaixtrain Tgv
8h 55m
€289–540
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Normandycar
10h 34m
€93–487
Train, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Royal William Yard Ferry Landingferry
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
15h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Morlaixbus
21h 10m
€131–212
Train, ferry, car ferry via Exeter
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Saltashtrain
3. Take the ferry from Saltash Ferry Landing to Royal William Yard Ferry Landingferry
4. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
18h 38m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Normandycar
8h 42m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain
7h 24m
€141–386
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LHR - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain
9h 17m
€228–643
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 Morlaixtrain
8h 5m
€146–425

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Reading to Normandy.

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Distance: 1,074.6 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Normandy 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, and Morlaix in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Normandy via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 21h 10m.

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