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 £70 - £170 and takes 6h 20m.

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 38m and costs £70 - £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 36m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Ireland to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 930+ hotels available in Reading.

Ireland to Reading - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 13 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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£71–206
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 4m
£53–196
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
£74–551
Ferry, train
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
11h 36m
£121–266
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 2m
£70–202
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 16m
£68–248
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 27m
£100–294
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 40m
£65–231
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 56m
£72–200
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 20m
£72–166
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
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 58m
£117–207
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 41m
£121–237
Ferry, train via Hereford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain
13h 42m
£127–252

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

21Weekly Services

11h 36mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Reading.

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 Dublin to Reading via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 41m.

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