The average train between Reading and Normandy takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Normandy. 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 hourly between Reading and Normandy. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Normandy at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Normandy station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Reading to Normandy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Normandy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Reading to Normandy train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Normandy is 280.8 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rouen Rive Droite 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 6h 8m.