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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €260.

How far is it from Reading to Dublin?

The distance between Reading and Dublin is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 13m and costs €180 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Reading to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Dublin.

Reading to Dublin - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, 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 Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 10m
€65–233
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
5h 39m
€62–245
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 13m
€189–439
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
11h 5m
€179–273
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
4h 40m
€76–256
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
4h 41m
€101–284
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
5h 5m
€101–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
5h 1m
€84–243
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
5h 13m
€82–225
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5h 20m
€70–240
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
11h 8m
€196–345
Train, ferry via Hereford
1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
11h 50m
€184–286

Reading to Dublin by train and ferry

26Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Dublin.

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Distance: 580.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 13m.

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