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 - £230 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 £75 - £240.

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 48m 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 1425+ 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)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 12m
£77–238
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£61–212
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
14h 48m
£144–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
13h 35m
£174–256
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street 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
6h 10m
£94–257
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 17m
£79–222
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 36m
£91–236
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 5m
£78–221
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 24m
£89–230
Bus, ferry, train via Swansea
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain
5. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
15h 53m
£103–200

Limerick to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 53mAverage Duration

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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 48m.

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