Reading to Brest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Brest takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m
Duration: 1,122 km
Distance: €388
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv

8h 59m

€313–538

Reading to Brest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Brest. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Brest at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:45 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:29 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
2:44 PM → 11:41 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
7:12 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:29 AM → 6:30 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
1:12 PM → 9:39 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
1:46 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 8:39 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Brest? 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 Reading, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 59m.

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