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 €55 - €160 and takes 11h 3m.

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 €130 - €320.

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 56m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 56m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 21h 46m.

Where can I stay near Normandy?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Normandy.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Normandy by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 56m
€176–531
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Normandycar
11h 3m
€56–157
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 46m
€124–205
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, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
13h 50m
€181–342
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Marsh Mills Superstorebus 504
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
16h 49m
€164–256
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 5m
€255–567
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
€132–320
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 3m
€135–381

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Reading to Normandy.

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Distance: 1,075 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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 56m. 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 46m.

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