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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Reading is to fly and train which costs £55 - £220 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £210.

How far is it from Ireland to Reading?

The distance between Ireland and Reading is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Reading without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 16m and costs £100 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ireland to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Ireland to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Reading by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 40m
£83–207
Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
5h 48m
£57–211
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Reading
11h 16m
£100–396
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Reading
8h 24m
£94–125
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 8m
£76–193
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 12m
£74–209
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 26m
£109–288
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5h 58m
£59–196
Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 39m
£76–208
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 4m
£57–281
Ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
12h 24m
£124–277
Ferry, train via Hereford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Hereford
3. Take the train from Hereford to Reading
13h 27m
£152–267

Ireland to Reading by tram, foot, ferry, and train

21Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Reading.

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Ireland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland 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 Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Reading via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 11h 16m.

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