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 €100 - €310 and takes 8h 7m.

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 - €290.

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 and bus which takes 16h 25m and costs €140 - €310.

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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
5h 34m
€88–283
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
6h 23m
€76–257
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
16h 25m
€144–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
13h 29m
€200–294
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
6h 49m
€102–273
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
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 Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
7h 43m
€109–277
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 7m
€109–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 18m
€105–245

Reading to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

13Weekly Services

16h 25mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest 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 Colbert Station via Swansea, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 16h 25m.

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