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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €220.

How far is it from Reading to Ireland?

The distance between Reading and Ireland is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 12m and costs €150 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Reading to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Ireland 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 2m
€85–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
5h 33m
€54–229
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 12m
€158–496
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 6m
€175–254
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 41m
€67–223
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h 8m
€96–283
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
5h 34m
€134–315
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
5h 34m
€88–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
5h 39m
€73–269
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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 48m
€94–247
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 44m
€124–274
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
12h 25m
€140–303

Reading to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Ireland.

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Distance: 509.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Ireland. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Spencer Dock via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 12m.

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