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How to get fromReading to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    4h 58m
    €96–371

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    5h 52m
    €63–242

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 16m
    €155–253

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 38m
    €86–427

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 7m
    €79–279

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 31m
    €127–377

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 30m
    €88–201

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5h 46m
    €76–225

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    5h 37m
    €82–413

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5h 53m
    €82–297

  11. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 41m
    €170–294

  12. Train, ferry via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 43m
    €172–403

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn. 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 16m.

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