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 €60 - €230 and takes 5h 52m.

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 4m and costs €95 - €300.

How far is it from Reading to Ireland?

The distance between Reading and Ireland is 646 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 14m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Reading to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1196+ 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 Cork Airport
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 4m
€98–293
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 52m
€63–222
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 14m
€137–237
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
10h 34m
€86–628
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 15m
€93–279
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
€116–326
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
5h 30m
€84–197
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 45m
€86–232
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 55m
€77–286
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 46m
€101–323
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 43m
€139–265
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 41m
€154–363

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

26Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Ireland.

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Distance: 645.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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 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 Spencer Dock via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 14m.

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