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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Reading is to fly and subway and train which costs £60 - £280 and takes 6h 10m.

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 15m and costs £65 - £280.

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 16h 18m and costs £140 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Limerick to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Reading.

Limerick to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or subway

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 15m
£68–273
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 11m
£52–262
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
16h 18m
£144–345
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar
12h 43m
£103–410
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 8m
£80–262
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 10m
£63–271
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert 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 42m
£76–390
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 9m
£65–281
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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 25m
£77–274

Limerick to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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16h 18mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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 to Reading via Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, and Pembroke Dock in around 16h 18m.

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