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How to get fromBelfast International Airport to Readingby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Reading by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3h 14m
    £62–193

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    15h 11m
    £142–285

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    15h 25m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    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
    15h 35m
    £159–296

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2h 54m
    £73–247

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BFS - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3h 12m
    £65–254

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    3h 8m
    £68–188

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    3h 19m
    £70–172

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

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 32m
    £80–366

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 28m
    £75–270

  11. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    20h 4m

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Readingcar car
    9h 28m
    £121–368

Belfast International Airport to Reading by bus, car ferry, taxi, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast International Airport to Reading. However, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Reading via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 11m.

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