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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Waterford by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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 Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain 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
    €107–410

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

    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 bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 18m
    €69–266

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    13h 12m
    €149–248

  4. Train, ferry

    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 Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    13h 59m
    €162–256

  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 Waterfordcar car
    12h 21m
    €116–473

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

    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 bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 37m
    €80–261

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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 bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 6m
    €82–209

  8. 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 46m
    €82–295

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

    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 bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 18m
    €79–227

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 15m
    €86–271

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

    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 train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train
    9h 36m
    €94–415

  12. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Parnell Streetbus bus 370
    13h 29m
    €205–453

Reading to Waterford by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.8 km
  • Duration: 7h

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 Hayes And Harlington Station, 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 Bristol Temple Meads, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 13h 12m.

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