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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Athy is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €170 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Athy is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €120 - €280.

How far is it from Reading to Athy?

The distance between Reading and Athy is 656 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Athy without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 14h 15m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Reading to Athy, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 138+ hotels available in Athy.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Athy by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 12m
€82–252
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Reading to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Clarbeston Road
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the train from Waterford to AthyRe
14h 15m
€178–373
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the train from Waterford to AthyRe
15h 17m
€118–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athy
9h 8m
€123–167
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
6h 42m
€129–280
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
6h 45m
€94–294
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 7m
€147–395
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h
€86–277
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 10m
€91–402
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 23m
€109–285
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 44m
€114–259
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Clarbeston Road
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the train from Waterford to AthyRe
14h 55m
€178–483

Reading to Athy by train, ferry, bus, and foot

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15h 17mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Athy. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Athy via Swansea, Clarbeston Road, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, and Waterford in around 14h 15m.

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