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How to get fromDublin to Readingby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Reading by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 36m
    £59–256

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 37m
    £49–215

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    10h 1m
    £128–207

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar car
    10h 34m
    £73–365

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4h 58m
    £94–338

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 14m
    £63–265

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 31m
    £57–261

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    5h 25m
    £57–193

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    5h 33m
    £66–175

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 28m
    £73–245

  11. Ferry, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    10h 35m
    £132–237

  12. Ferry, train via Hereford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain train
    12h 2m
    £169–352

Dublin to Reading by ferry and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Reading via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 10h 1m.

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