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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Reading is to train and fly which costs £75 - £210 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Reading. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Reading?

The distance between Utrecht and Reading is 392 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Utrecht to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Reading train from?

Utrecht to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Utrecht and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Utrecht. It is currently 3:12 AM in Utrecht and 2:12 AM in Reading.

Where does the Utrecht to Reading train arrive?

Utrecht to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Utrecht to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Utrecht to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 57m
£87–448
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 29m
£71–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 25m
£75–342
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
6h
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 19m
£125–356
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
7h 4m
£110–158
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 49m
£122–327
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 50m
£100–281
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 32m
£79–205
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 23m
£95–227
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 12m
£82–320
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 17m
£98–275

Utrecht to Reading by train and subway

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5h 57mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 57m.

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