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10 h 6 min
667 km.
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Belfast, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Belfast to Reading

Composite routes from Belfast to Reading

Cheapest
10 h 6 min
Car
667 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 20 min
Plane
Other
3 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $150.78
6 h 10 min
480 km.
from $263.09
7 h 5 min
Train
480 km.
from $132.36
4 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $160.89
3 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $197.30
5 h
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $170.16
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $180.60
4 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $176.76
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $188.07
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $213.64
8 h 28 min
480 km.
from $397.21
8 h 56 min
480 km.
from $386.32

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
easyJet
Website
1h 19m
Every day
$63.29–$202.52
British Airways
Website
1h 26m
Every day
$69.62–$468.34
Aer Lingus
Website
1h 27m
Every day
$69.62–$468.34
Train operators
Found: 10
Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
Translink UK
Website
National Express
Website
West Midlands Trains
Website
Cross Country
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 38m
Once a week
$48.10–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Thameslink
Website
33 min
Every 15 minutes
$21.52–$44.30
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
23 min
Hourly
$13.92–$31.64
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$35.44–$88.60
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Translink UK
Website
41 min
Once a week
$43.04–$60.76
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
National Express
Website
2h 29m
Once daily
$39.24–$55.69
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
West Midlands Trains
Website
1h 45m
Hourly
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
1h 36m
Hourly
$69.62–$189.87
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Elizabeth Line
Website
35 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.49–$24.05
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
Transport for Wales
Website
3h 24m
5 times a day
$69.62–$113.92
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Stena Line
Website
Stena Line
Website
2h 22m
Every 4 hours
$53.15
+44 844 770 7070
+44 844 770 7070
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Thames Travel
Website
Thames Travel
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$5.44–$6.96
+44 1865 785400
+44 1865 785400
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to train and bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Reading. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Reading via Lisburn, Bangor (Gwynedd) and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Belfast to Reading?

The distance between Belfast and Reading is 554 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Reading without a car is to train via Liverpool which takes 6h 10m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Belfast to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Reading train from?

Belfast to Reading train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Lisburn station.

Where does the Belfast to Reading train arrive?

Belfast to Reading train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Bangor station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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