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

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Skibbereen by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    7h 56m
    €122–419

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    8h 34m
    €84–303

  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 Skibbereencar car
    14h 22m
    €140–511

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    8h 50m
    €92–324

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    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 bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    8h 30m
    €89–361

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus
    10h 1m
    €107–466

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    4. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus
    10h 58m
    €129–404

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Skibbereen. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to Cork Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Skibbereen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reading to Skibbereen via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 14h 22m.

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