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 €65 - €190 and takes 11h 55m.

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 and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Quimper via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Reading to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Quimper bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Reading to Quimper?

The best way to get from Reading to Quimper is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 21h 11m.

Where does the Reading to Quimper bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and Quimper?

Quimper is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:13 PM in Reading and 11:13 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 bus ticket from Reading to Quimper?

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1809+ hotels available in Quimper.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Quimper 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to QuimperTgv
9h 12m
€143–521
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Quimper
11h 55m
€65–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Quimper
21h 11m
€78–260
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Quimper
9h 31m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LHR - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
9h 31m
€257–514
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Quimper
8h 27m
€113–332
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
9h 11m
€102–275
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LGW - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
8h
€100–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
9h 36m
€108–315

Reading to Quimper by train, subway, and foot

67Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,118.3 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Quimper via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 11m.

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