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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Addis Ababa by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeLHR - ADD
    11h 39m
    $388–1,290

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeMAN - ADD
    17h 5m
    $274–1,105

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeLGW - ADD
    12h 4m
    $325–647

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeSOU - ADD
    16h 32m
    $370–1,137

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest 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 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. Alternatively, 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.

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