What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Channel Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Channel Islands is to train and fly which costs $75 - $180 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Channel Islands?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Channel Islands is to train and fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $120 - $270.

How far is it from Reading to Channel Islands?

The distance between Reading and Channel Islands is 259 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Channel Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Channel Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Bournemouth which takes 6h 14m and costs $180 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Channel Islands?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Reading to Channel Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Islands?

There are 53+ hotels available in Channel Islands.

Reading to Channel Islands - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Channel Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Southampton Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)SOU - GCI
2h 28m
$125–268
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jersey Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER)LGW - JER
3h 31m
$76–176
Train, ferry via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
6h 14m
$189–306
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port
7h 59m
$206–316
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)SOU - JER
2h 33m
$125–318
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Alderney Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)SOU - ACI
2h 33m
$185–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jersey Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jersey Airport (JER)LHR - JER
2h 57m
$111–307
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)LHR - GCI
2h 52m
$306–747
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Port
13h 30m
$80–285
Train, ferry via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Port
13h 34m
$79–295

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Channel Islands.

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Distance: 258.9 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, then fly to Guernsey Airport (GCI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Guernsey St Peter Port via Bournemouth, Poole, and Poole in around 6h 14m.

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