What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Ypres?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ypres is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €120 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Ypres?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ypres is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 39m and costs €180 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria and Roeselare Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ypres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Reading to Ypres?

The distance between Reading and Ypres is 391 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Ypres without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Ypres without a car is to train and subway which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Ypres?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Reading to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ypres bus from?

Reading to Ypres bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ypres train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Ypres bus arrive?

Reading to Ypres bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:35 PM in Reading and 5:35 PM in Ypres.

Where does the Reading to Ypres train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Ypres?

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

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Reading to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Ypres by train, subway, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
5. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
5h 22m
€105–220
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
4h 48m
€55–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
12h 42m
€64–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
3h 39m
€181–202

Reading to Ypres by train, subway, and foot

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, Bruges, Roulers, and Roeselare Station perron 9 in around 12h 42m.

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