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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cork is to train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €95 - €250.

How far is it from Reading to Cork?

The distance between Reading and Cork is 610 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cork without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 14h 13m and costs €180 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Reading to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

Reading to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Cork 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 Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
5h 8m
€96–245
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
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 2m
€71–302
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 bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
14h 13m
€186–468
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 Cork
10h 50m
€151–211
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
5h 52m
€99–244
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
6h 16m
€74–244
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
5h 55m
€99–330
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 bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
15h 15m
€125–362

Reading to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

15h 15mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 610.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Cork. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Cork Anderson's Quay via Swansea, Clarbeston Road, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 13m.

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