Brest to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Reading takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h
Duration: 697 mi
Distance: £320
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

7h 40m

£248–439

Brest to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brest and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:22 PM → 10:13 AM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:17 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 6:23 PM
8h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:02 AM → 5:13 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 7:13 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
1:31 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 10:13 PM
9h • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:17 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:17 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:17 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:17 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brest to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Brest, France and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Brest to Reading via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 40m.

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