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 - £270 and takes 6h 11m.

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 17m and costs £65 - £250.

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 via Cardiff which takes 15h 17m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Limerick to Reading, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 12 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 17m
£68–248
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 12m
£51–232
Bus, ferry, train via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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
15h 17m
£163–288
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
17h 51m
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
£102–419
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
£80–237
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 11m
£62–270
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
£74–374
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
£75–268
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 52m
£73–281
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
7h 46m
£82–183
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 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Readingtrain
15h 55m
£141–340

Limerick to Reading by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 15h 17m.

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