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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Reading is to train and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Foyle Street Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Reading?

The distance between Londonderry and Reading is 410 miles.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Reading without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 32m and costs £140 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Londonderry to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Reading bus from?

Londonderry to Reading bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Reading bus arrive?

Londonderry to Reading bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Londonderry to Reading by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LDY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 53m
£87–243
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 46m
£65–181
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
16h 32m
£149–484
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
20h 7m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
22h 12m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 1m
£77–346
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 43m
£76–259
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 43m
£69–176
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 27m
£73–199
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
10h 26m
£137–385

Londonderry to Reading by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

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16h 32mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.4 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Reading. However, you can take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 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 train from Derry-Londonderry to Reading via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 16h 32m.

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