The average train between Reading and Leeuwarden takes 10h 35m 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 6:43 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 33m • 4 changesWant 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.
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 station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Schiphol Airport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Reading to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Reading and Leeuwarden is 499.7 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 9h 9m.