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 €50 - €220 and takes 5h 30m.

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 and costs €110 - €330.

How far is it from Reading to Ireland?

The distance between Reading and Ireland is 593 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 15m and costs €140 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Reading to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1075+ 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 Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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 38m
€65–228
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 30m
€53–215
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 15m
€148–498
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
€174–252
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 6m
€111–251
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h
€117–324
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 31m
€129–306
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 36m
€73–309
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 46m
€94–245
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
5h 41m
€114–314
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 40m
€130–320
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 24m
€138–303

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

26Weekly Services

10h 15mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Ireland.

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Distance: 593.4 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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 Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. 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 15m.

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