The average train between Nantes and Reading takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantes 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 2 hours between Nantes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Reading station via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Nantes to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Nantes to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Reading is 473.2 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Reading via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 51m.