The average train between Ghent and Reading takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Reading station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Ghent to Reading train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Reading train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ghent to Reading train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Reading is 329.3 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 49m.