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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Reading is to fly and train which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £210.

How far is it from Limerick to Reading?

The distance between Limerick and Reading is 419 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Reading without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 55m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Limerick to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

Limerick to Reading - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car 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 Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
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 Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 23m
£67–297
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
14h 55m
£148–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Reading
10h 26m
£123–166
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 10m
£91–218
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddington
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 17m
£79–202
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
6h 7m
£81–207
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 36m
£89–226
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
7h 24m
£87–220
Bus, ferry, train via Swansea
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swansea
5. Take the train from Swansea to Reading
16h
£107–230

Limerick to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Reading. However, you can take the line 343 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 Limerick Colbert Station to Reading via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 55m.

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