There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
5h 25m€191–368Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Reimscar
6h 4m€83–164Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
15h 20m€87–144Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Reimscar
5h 2m€208–241Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
5h 58m€117–380Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
6h 43m€103–315Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
6h 58m€116–363Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain
6h 45m€104–400
Reading to Reims by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Reims is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Reims is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 2m and costs €200 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Reims station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Reims. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Reims via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Reading and Reims is 655 km.
The best way to get from Reading to Reims without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €190 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Reading to Reims, including transfers.
Reading to Reims bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Reims train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Reims is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 20m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Reims, France?
You can take a train from Reading to Reims via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Thomas via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, and Gare Champ. Tgv in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Reims
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Reims
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Reims bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reims is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:49 PM in Reading and 6:49 PM in Reims.
Reading to Reims train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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