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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Reading is to train and fly which costs £60 - £300 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Reading is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Reading RailAir via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.

How far is it from Sligo to Reading?

The distance between Sligo and Reading is 453 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Reading without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 29m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sligo to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Reading bus from?

Sligo to Reading bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo University Hospital station.

Where does the Sligo to Reading bus arrive?

Sligo to Reading bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Reading by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, 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.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£83–247
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
8h 50m
£62–297
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Whitland to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
17h 29m
£157–301
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
20h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar
11h 47m
£147–407
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 6m
£78–232
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NOC - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 15m
£84–250
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LDY - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 33m
£105–275
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 49m
£90–204
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
24h 56m

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450.3 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 West 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, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Pembroke Dock, Whitland, and Cardiff Central in around 17h 29m.

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