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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Reading is to bus and ferry and train which costs £80 - £200 and takes 15h 20m.

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 35m and costs £95 - £300.

How far is it from Cork to Reading?

The distance between Cork and Reading is 403 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 Cardiff which takes 14h 38m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cork to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Reading by plane, train, bus, or 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)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 35m
£99–300
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 56m
£50–225
Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
14h 38m
£139–295
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
17h 44m
£115–172
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 35m
£69–210
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 40m
£77–220
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
£73–235
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 49m
£102–307
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
£79–272
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
15h 20m
£84–195

Cork to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 20mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 London Paddington, 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 38m.

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