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How to get fromSligo to Readingby bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Reading by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NOC - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 23m
    £63–341

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    14h 38m
    £139–219

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train
    16h 12m
    £160–267

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar car
    11h 52m
    £153–408

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 39m
    £78–342

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NOC - STN
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 1m
    £71–280

  7. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 33m
    £118–347

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    8h 43m
    £75–192

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    9h 24m
    £98–386

  10. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    15h 17m
    £139–219

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Reading via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 14h 38m.

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