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There are 13 ways to get from Reading to Waterford by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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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 Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 22m
    €121–427

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

    cheapest
    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 Waterfordtrain train
    8h 57m
    €70–266

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    12h 39m
    €165–400

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Upper Park Roadbus bus 508
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    15h 58m
    €96–291

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    36h 29m
    €511–782

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

    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 Waterfordtrain train
    8h 21m
    €101–363

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

    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 Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus
    7h 58m
    €83–310

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 35m
    €97–225

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    8h 52m
    €85–240

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train
    9h
    €88–325

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 29m
    €108–472

  12. Train, ferry, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Clarbeston Roadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    12h 55m
    €197–338

  13. 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 Waterfordcar car
    12h 21m
    €113–471

Reading to Waterford by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Waterford. 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 Andersn's Quay, then take the bus to SETU Cork Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Parnell Street via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 12h 39m.

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