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How to get fromCairo to Readingby plane, train, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Reading by plane, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeCAI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    9h 26m
    £163–423

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeCAI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    11h 54m
    £157–291

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cairo to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
    2d 4h

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCAI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
    12h 3m
    £264–1,158

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cairo to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
    2d 5h
    £744–1,074

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Reading. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairo to Reading via Calais-Fréthun and Folkestone in around 2d 4h.

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