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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €250.

How far is it from Reading to Limerick?

The distance between Reading and Limerick is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 23m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Reading to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

Reading to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
5h 34m
€88–245
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
6h 52m
€80–244
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
13h 23m
€128–396
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
16h 17m
€131–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
10h 15m
€141–196
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
6h 23m
€96–244
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
6h 15m
€80–246
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
7h 46m
€88–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 9m
€109–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 17m
€110–247

Reading to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

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16h 17mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 667.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Limerick. 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 Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Limerick via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 23m.

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