What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Northern Ireland is to bus and car ferry which costs £65 - £140 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Reading to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Reading and Northern Ireland is 369 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 5m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Reading to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Northern Ireland bus from?

Reading to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Reading to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Reading to Northern Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Northern Ireland by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
3h 50m
£94–318
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
4h 17m
£46–176
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 5m
£72–203
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
17h 10m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
20h 10m
£68–132
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
4h 21m
£70–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
3h 59m
£137–307
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 13m
£57–252
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4h 33m
£82–173
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
4h 49m
£111–285
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LTN - BHD
4h 18m
£83–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 23m
£125–183

Reading to Northern Ireland by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

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15h 5mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Northern 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Castlecourt via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Rock Ferry, Rockville Street, Woodside Interchange, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 5m.

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