Rome2Rio

How to get fromRotterdam to Readingby plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Reading

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RTM - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2h 10m
    £122–380

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    12h 42m
    £64–102

  3. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 39m
    £143–276

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar car
    5h 42m
    £186–219

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    4h 53m
    £157–273

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train Eurostar
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    5h 17m
    £89–189

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar car
    6h 46m
    £79–157

Rotterdam to Reading by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers