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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cobh is to train and fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cobh is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €120 - €310.

How far is it from Reading to Cobh?

The distance between Reading and Cobh is 669 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cobh without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 46m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Reading to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 308+ hotels available in Cobh.

Reading to Cobh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Cobh 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 Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h
€121–304
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
6h 39m
€94–246
Train, ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Bridgetown to Waterford Hospital370
5. Drive from Waterford Hospital to Cobh
14h 12m
€191–383
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station508
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
18h 46m
€141–257
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
29h 6m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, line 200 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Spy Hill
7h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
6h 42m
€104–406
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 Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
6h 46m
€127–329
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 Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h
€123–266
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 Cobh
11h 1m
€151–213

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.3 km
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Cobh. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Cobh via Newport (S Wales), Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Bridgetown, and Waterford Hospital in around 14h 12m.

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