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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Reading is to fly and subway and train which costs £60 - £250 and takes 5h 37m.

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 37m and costs £70 - £260.

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 via Bristol which takes 15h 22m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cork to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Reading.

Cork to Reading - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, car, or subway

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)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 37m
£71–251
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 38m
£56–270
Bus, ferry, train via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
15h 22m
£124–247
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
28h 37m
£199–666
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar
13h 17m
£111–422
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 37m
£61–249
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 40m
£100–233
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 57m
£79–288
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 21m
£62–286
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
15h 53m
£138–344

Cork to Reading by bus, ferry, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

15h 22mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 Andersn's Quay to Reading via SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 15h 22m.

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