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The average train between Reading and Mainz takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Mainz. 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 35m
Duration
847 km
Distance
€294
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Reading to Mainz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Mainz. 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 Mainz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex13h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex7h 2m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 28m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 28m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 28m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 28m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 29m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 28m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 33m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 847 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 5m.

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