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How to get fromReading to Shannonby train, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Shannon by train, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    4h 44m
    €94–459

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    5h 25m
    €71–302

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Shannoncar car
    13h 1m
    €120–481

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    5h 42m
    €81–334

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Reading to Shannon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 679.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Shannon. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 316 bus to Shannon Town Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reading to Shannon via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 13h 1m.

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