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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to fly and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £85 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Reading. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Belfast to Reading?

The distance between Belfast and Reading is 368 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Reading without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 13h 55m and costs £200 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Belfast to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Reading bus from?

Belfast to Reading bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Reading bus arrive?

Belfast to Reading bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Reading?

Book your Belfast to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Reading.

Belfast to Reading - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Reading by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 28m
£88–382
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4h 54m
£67–187
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
13h 55m
£206–633
Car ferry, train via Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
14h 18m
£107–218
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
18h 29m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4h 24m
£70–187
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 4m
£96–323
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 34m
£83–283
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 13m
£68–197
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
4h 42m
£82–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 7m
£84–172
Car ferry, train via Chester
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
16h 15m
£116–220
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
9h 22m
£126–378

Belfast to Reading by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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14h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Reading.

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Distance: 365.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Reading. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Reading via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 55m.

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