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Reading to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cherbourg takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 18m
Duration
885 km
Distance
€284
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
7h 35m
€222–439

Reading to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 884.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Cherbourg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 35m.

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