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 €65 - €310 and takes 6h.

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 6m and costs €95 - €300.

How far is it from Reading to Cork?

The distance between Reading and Cork is 646 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 which takes 14h 58m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Reading to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 319+ hotels available in Cork.

Reading to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 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 London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h 6m
€99–293
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
5h 41m
€60–276
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
14h 58m
€158–386
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
17h 33m
€122–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Corkcar
13h 11m
€125–692
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h
€69–301
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
5h 49m
€117–297
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
5h 39m
€73–310
Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clarbeston Roadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
15h 10m
€192–416

Reading to Cork by train, ferry, and bus

1Weekly Services

14h 58mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 645.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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 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, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Cork Anderson's Quay via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 58m.

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