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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Reading is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 6m.

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 26m and costs £120 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Reading. However, there are services departing from Utrecht and arriving at Reading RailAir via Lille, Calais, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

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 Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

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 6h 3m and costs £90 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Utrecht to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Reading bus from?

Utrecht to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Reading?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Reading is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Utrecht to Reading bus arrive?

Utrecht to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Utrecht and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Utrecht. It is currently 7:58 PM in Utrecht and 6:58 PM in Reading.

Where does the Utrecht to Reading train arrive?

Utrecht to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ 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, car, car train, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
6h 3m
£94–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to Calais
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
12h 6m
£64–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
5h 58m
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Gouda
2. Take the train from Gouda to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Custom House to London Paddington
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
4h 26m
£127–324
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
7h 2m
£108–158
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
4h 50m
£115–317
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 52m
£97–272
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)AMS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 32m
£74–185
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 23m
£87–217
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)AMS - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
5h 9m
£86–310
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 32m
£92–235
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 5m
£184–720

Utrecht to Reading by train and subway

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6h 3mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Reading via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht to Reading RailAir via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Calais, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 6m.

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