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

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There are 13 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)planeDUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
    4h 42m
    £76–192

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
    5h 36m
    £55–280

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain
    9h 57m
    £121–429

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
    11h 11m
    £151–228

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeDUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
    5h 3m
    £110–277

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    5h 32m
    £58–185

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeDUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
    5h 17m
    £76–207

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
    5h 22m
    £56–210

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeDUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
    5h 36m
    £82–205

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeDUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    5h 23m
    £75–220

  11. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain
    10h 5m
    £100–391

  12. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
    10h 39m
    £124–279

  13. Ferry, train via Hereford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain
    11h 46m
    £152–264

Dublin to Reading by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest 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 Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 9h 57m.

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