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

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

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  1. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    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 Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    6h 22m
    €81–277

  2. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane STN - KIR
    6h 41m
    €78–282

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    14h 35m
    €168–262

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    16h 57m
    €193–320

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    13h 56m
    €137–508

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 41m
    €106–402

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus
    8h 27m
    €102–426

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 26m
    €81–287

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    9h 9m
    €92–288

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    9h 50m
    €81–293

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 18m
    €89–412

  12. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    14h 49m
    €172–269

Reading to Killarney by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Killarney. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Killarney via Birmingham New Street, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 35m.

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