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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Addis Ababa by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LGW - ADD
    12h 4m
    $330–1,256

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LHR - ADD
    11h 40m
    $294–1,061

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane MAN - ADD
    16h 1m
    $412–1,139

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Addis Ababa. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), walk to Bole Dildiy, then take the bus to Black Lion. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), walk to Bole Dildiy, then take the bus to Black Lion.

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