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

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 40m
    £74–182

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    5h 42m
    £46–275

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    10h 10m
    £99–291

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar car
    11h 14m
    £146–222

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 59m
    £104–267

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 32m
    £55–190

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 13m
    £75–217

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 32m
    £78–215

  9. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    5h 24m
    £52–260

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 23m
    £61–220

  11. Ferry, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    10h 50m
    £98–264

  12. Ferry, train via Hereford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain train
    11h 59m
    £140–229

Dublin to Reading by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Reading via Holyhead, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 10h 10m.

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