What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Le Havre?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Le Havre is to train and ferry via Southampton which costs €70 - €85 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Le Havre?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Le Havre is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 56m and costs €200 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Le Havre?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Le Havre. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Le Havre via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Le Havre?

The distance between Reading and Le Havre is 742 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Le Havre without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Le Havre without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €210 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Le Havre?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Reading to Le Havre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Le Havre train from?

Reading to Le Havre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Le Havre?

Le Havre is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:39 AM in Reading and 6:39 AM in Le Havre.

Where does the Reading to Le Havre train arrive?

Reading to Le Havre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Le Havre?

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Where can I stay near Le Havre?

There are 3476+ hotels available in Le Havre.

Reading to Le Havre - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Le Havre by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, train, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Le Havretrain
6h 23m
€211–386
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
7h 44m
€56–233
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Le Havrecar
4h 56m
€208–247
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
9h 57m
€72–106
Train, ferry via Southampton
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
10h 13m
€72–83

Reading to Le Havre by train and subway

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Le Havre, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Le Havre 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 23m.

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