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There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Reading by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 39m
    £81–328

  2. Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 35m
    £59–262

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    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
    14h 12m
    £142–223

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    5. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    15h 54m
    £184–401

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork 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
    13h 21m
    £111–421

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 29m
    £62–261

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    5h 48m
    £91–240

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 10m
    £69–378

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    5h 50m
    £65–262

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

    1. Take the train from Cork 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
    7h 13m
    £77–284

  11. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    14h 52m
    £142–223

Cork to Reading by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Reading. However, you can 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 train from Cork to Reading via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 14h 12m.

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