Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Alicanteby train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Find Transport to Alicante

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Alicante by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LGW - ALC
    6h 38m
    €57–161

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    32h 13m
    €292–965

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    35h 34m
    €159–294

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    20h 34m
    €440–594

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    6h 45m
    €74–282

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    6h 40m
    €93–194

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LTN - ALC
    6h 54m
    €72–571

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane STN - ALC
    7h 7m
    €83–261

  9. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BOH - ALC
    7h 55m
    €85–247

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LHR - VLC
    3. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    8h 32m
    €122–351

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LGW - VLC
    3. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    9h 12m
    €87–346

  12. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    32h 42m
    €302–1,082

Reading to Alicante by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€302Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Reading to Alicante.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,527 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Alicante, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Alicante. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Airport, then take the bus to Plaza Puerta del Mar I. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reading to Alicante via Plymouth and Santander in around 32h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides