Utrecht to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Reading takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration: 389 mi
Distance: £225
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

6h 23m

£172–333

Utrecht to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:58 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 17m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:47 PM
6h 3m • 5 changes
9:44 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 3m • 5 changes
11:58 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 49m • 5 changes
1:58 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 3m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 48m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 3m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 48m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 3m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 48m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 3m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 48m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 3m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 18m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 43m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Reading via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 23m.

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