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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Quimper is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €170 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Quimper is to train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Quimper?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Quimper via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Quimper?

The distance between Reading and Quimper is 1118 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Reading to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Quimper train from?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and Quimper?

Quimper is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:11 PM in Reading and 2:11 PM in Quimper.

Where does the Reading to Quimper train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Quimper?

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1862+ hotels available in Quimper.

Reading to Quimper - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Quimper by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, bus, 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 Quimpertrain Tgv
9h 5m
€156–460
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 Quimpercar
11h 58m
€63–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Quimperbus
17h 4m
€120–437
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Quimpercar
9h 37m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière SNCFbus 960
17h 44m
€116–265
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 Quimpertrain
9h 43m
€233–534
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
9h 16m
€102–283
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 Quimpertrain
8h 27m
€113–355
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 Quimpertrain
8h 4m
€110–287
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
9h 38m
€136–329

Reading to Quimper by train, subway, and foot

63Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,118 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Quimper, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Quimper via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 5m.

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