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 £60 - £180 and takes 5h 46m.

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 35m and costs £90 - £300.

How far is it from Ireland to Reading?

The distance between Ireland and Reading is 403 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 18m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ireland to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1498+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

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)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 35m
£90–297
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h
£49–192
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar
10h 41m
£74–368
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain
11h 18m
£122–201
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 57m
£80–252
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 13m
£85–316
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 21m
£102–340
Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 38m
£62–252
Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 46m
£61–180
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
6h 1m
£69–157
Ferry, train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
12h 19m
£127–232
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
14h 15m
£134–337

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

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11h 18mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Reading.

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Reading via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 41m.

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