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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Reading is to fly and train which costs £80 - £210 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £210.

How far is it from Cork to Reading?

The distance between Cork and Reading is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Reading without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 48m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cork to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Cork to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cork to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 40m
£83–207
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
5h 56m
£56–315
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
14h 48m
£143–295
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride508
18h 3m
£119–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Reading
11h
£130–178
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddington
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 40m
£78–210
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 35m
£85–210
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
5h 40m
£79–235
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 54m
£85–224
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 21m
£75–272
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 56m
£89–227
Bus, ferry, train via Swansea
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swansea
5. Take the train from Swansea to Reading
15h 53m
£102–230

Cork to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 53mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Reading. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 bus from Cork Bus Station to Reading via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 48m.

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