The average train between Reading and Orléans takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Orléans. 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 every 3 hours between Reading and Orléans. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Orléans at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Orléans station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Reading to Orléans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Orléans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Orleans station.
Book your Reading to Orléans train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Orléans is 445.9 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Orleans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 5h 24m.