Ghent to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Reading takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

4h 1m

£108–214

Ghent to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ghent and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:37 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:37 PM → 4:43 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
3:37 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:37 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Reading via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 1m.

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