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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Quimper is to train and car ferry and ferry and bus which costs €75 - €240 and takes 17h 56m.

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 6m and costs €120 - €300.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m 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 6:25 PM in Reading and 7:25 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.

Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Quimper.

Reading to Quimper - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Quimper by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, 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 9m
€138–531
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
5. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
17h 56m
€77–237
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 6m
€102–358
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 45m
€91–600
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Quimpercar
11h 29m
€103–226
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 39m
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 47m
€181–525
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 7m
€115–412
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
€98–255
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 6m
€122–294
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 41m
€118–305

Reading to Quimper by train, subway, and foot

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9h 9mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.9 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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 9m.

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