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How to get fromReading to Rouen Cathedralby train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Rouen Cathedral by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    5h 38m
    €204–381

  2. Train, ferry via Seaford

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    11h 1m
    €78–201

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 27m
    €131–255

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouen Cathedralcar car
    4h 24m
    €201–235

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    11h 40m
    €89–134

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rouen Cathedralcar car
    5h 48m
    €95–191

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train
    6h 47m
    €132–389

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train
    7h 32m
    €112–304

Reading to Rouen Cathedral by train, subway, and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Rouen Cathedral, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Rouen Cathedral via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Rouen Rive Droite in around 5h 38m.

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