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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Reading is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £280 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Reading is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs £80 - £250.

How far is it from Galway to Reading?

The distance between Galway and Reading is 457 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Reading without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 17h 27m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Galway to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

Galway to Reading - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Galway to Reading by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station 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 7m
£81–241
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
7h 55m
£56–288
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
17h 27m
£174–306
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamondbus
2. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfastbus
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
20h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
21h 7m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 13m
£86–251
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 4m
£67–229
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 38m
£94–255
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 51m
£81–236
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 14m
£84–244
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 37m
£62–273
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
22h 16m
£109–287
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
13h 2m
£164–431

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

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17h 27mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) 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 Galway Coach Station to Reading via Bachelors Walk, Tara Street, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, and Pembroke Dock in around 17h 27m.

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