What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Omaha Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Omaha Beach is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €440 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Omaha Beach?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Omaha Beach is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 11m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Omaha Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Omaha Beach. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bayeux via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Omaha Beach?

The distance between Reading and Omaha Beach is 337 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Omaha Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Omaha Beach without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs €190 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Omaha Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Reading to Omaha Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Omaha Beach train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Omaha Beach train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Omaha Beach?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Omaha Beach.

Reading to Omaha Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Omaha Beach by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Omaha Beachcar
7h 27m
€60–432
Train
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 Bayeuxtrain
9h 1m
€194–385
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Omaha Beachcar
6h 11m
€223–266

Reading to Omaha Beach by train, subway, bus, and foot

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9h 1mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Omaha Beach, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Omaha Beach via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris St Lazare, Bayeux, Gare Sncf, and Plage in around 9h 1m.

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