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How to get fromReading to Athyby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    6h 57m
    €87–290

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 31m
    €61–232

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Clarbeston Roadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Athytrain train Re
    14h 28m
    €182–330

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Athytrain train Re
    14h 40m
    €152–294

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athycar car
    12h 3m
    €159–266

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    6h 53m
    €99–269

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 19m
    €115–337

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 13m
    €86–209

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 25m
    €76–224

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 36m
    €75–277

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 50m
    €73–248

  12. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Athytrain train Re
    14h 32m
    €199–350

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 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 28m.

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