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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Leeuwarden takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. 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.

10h 27m
Duration
828 km
Distance
€302
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
8h 42m
€237–450

Reading to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)17h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 32m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 37m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Leeuwarden? 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.

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  • Distance: 827.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

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 42m.

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