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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Readingby plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, ferry or car

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There are 13 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Reading by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3h 28m
    £65–343

  2. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4h 25m
    £55–207

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus bus 437 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    14h 17m
    £104–234

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Readingtrain train
    15h 13m
    £228–580

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    19h 27m

  6. Fly City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3h 53m
    £95–239

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4h 4m
    £69–247

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 31m
    £73–186

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BHD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 1m
    £79–191

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    4h 32m
    £82–202

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    4h 57m
    £77–172

  12. Car ferry, ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminalferry ferry Fer
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423
    4. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus bus X40
    18h 48m

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar car
    9h 30m
    £102–192

Northern Ireland to Reading by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Reading. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 Victoria Square Victoria Street to Reading via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Woodside Interchange, Birkenhead Bus Station, Hood street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 14h 17m.

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