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How to get fromReading to Sydneyby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Sydney by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LHR - SYD
    25h 11m
    $746–1,905

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LGW - SYD
    25h 31m
    $813–1,798

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MAN - SYD
    29h 26m
    $1,028–1,558

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LHR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    38h 31m
    $1,037–3,101

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    30h 55m
    $1,162–2,647

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,072.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 11m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Sydney. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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