The average train between Reading and Leeuwarden takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Leeuwarden. 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 5 times a day between Reading and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Reading to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Reading to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Leeuwarden is 499.7 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Leeuwarden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 47m.