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How to get fromShannon to Readingby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon to Reading by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 38m
    £66–350
  2. Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 34m
    £61–264
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar car
    13h 8m
    £104–412
  4. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 35m
    £66–309
  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 57m
    £94–330

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Reading. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shannon to Reading via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 13h 8m.

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