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

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There are 12 ways to get from Waterford to Reading by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 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
    6h 48m
    £90–359

  2. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    7h 49m
    £66–253

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train
    11h 52m
    £122–206

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Waterford to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar car
    12h 27m
    £98–402

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    13h 55m
    £136–215

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

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 53m
    £70–248

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

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    8h 3m
    £76–355

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 19m
    £72–229

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

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    7h 44m
    £68–200

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    7h 52m
    £71–182

  11. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 19m
    £74–360

  12. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    13h 12m
    £170–371

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Reading. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Clontarf Street, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Reading via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Newport (S Wales) in around 11h 52m.

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