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Dublin to Reading

Rome2Rio compared 12 ways to get from Dublin to Reading. The best route is Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, a distance of 414.332 km.

  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 London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 40m
    £77–274

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 40m
    £47–194

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    10h 3m
    £123–207

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar car
    10h 29m
    £73–364

  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
    5h 3m
    £104–362

  6. 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 21m
    £61–254

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 37m
    £60–257

  8. 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 26m
    £58–187

  9. 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 28m
    £74–224

  10. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 40m
    £66–164

  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 38m
    £127–232

  12. Ferry, train via Hereford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain train
    12h 4m
    £141–326

Dublin to Reading by ferry and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Reading via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 10h 3m.

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