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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Reading is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Reading is to fly and train which takes 2h 10m and costs £110 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Reading?

The distance between Rotterdam and Reading is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Reading without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 39m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Reading bus from?

Rotterdam to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Reading train from?

Rotterdam to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Reading?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Reading is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 39m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Reading bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 1:10 PM in Rotterdam and 12:10 PM in Reading.

Where does the Rotterdam to Reading train arrive?

Rotterdam to Reading train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Rotterdam to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Reading by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
2h 10m
£117–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
12h 47m
£64–94
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 39m
£157–302
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
5h 42m
£188–221
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
4h 53m
£179–300
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
4h 58m
£68–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
6h 46m
£99–184

Rotterdam to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 47m.

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