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

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There are 8 ways to get from Douglas to Reading by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IOM - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 20m
    £155–364

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar car
    6h 33m
    £58–81

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas 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
    7h 24m
    £93–168

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    10h 30m
    £80–163

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane IOM - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4h 46m
    £70–208

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane IOM - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 24m
    £166–406

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane IOM - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    4h 51m
    £122–243

  8. Car ferry, train via Chester

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    8h 55m
    £102–171

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Douglas to Reading. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Isle Of Man Airport, walk to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) 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 car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Reading via Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 24m.

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