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How to get fromReading to Killarneyby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Killarney by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    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 Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    6h 28m
    €97–270

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus
    9h 9m
    €88–274

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    18h 53m
    €220–361

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h
    €132–340

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus
    8h 28m
    €126–341

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 36m
    €89–253

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 44m
    €102–327

Reading to Killarney by train, ferry, bus, and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€220Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Killarney. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Killarney via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 18h 53m.

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