How to travel from Belfast to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Reading is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Reading by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reading → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Stafford and then to Reading.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£49($58)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Reading.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Reading by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Belfast and Reading is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Belfast and Reading by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Reading is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 2h 5m | £170($200) | hourly | 553km (344 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 2h 35m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 581km (361 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 2h 40m | £205($240) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 15m | £120($140) | hourly | 630km (392 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 15m | £130($155) | hourly | 609km (378 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 20m | £185($220) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 677km (421 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 20m | £170($205) | 3 times a week | 537km (334 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 10h 20m | £245($290) | 6 times a week | 951km (591 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 12h 35m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 20m | £49($58) | once daily | 910km (565 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 25m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Reading
Train operators
Thameslink
London Midland
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Reading
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Reading
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Reading
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Reading