How to travel from Isle of Man to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Reading is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Isle of Man 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Stafford and then to Reading.
- Duration6hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Reading.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man 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 £79 ($95) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Isle of Man and Reading is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Isle of Man and Reading by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Reading is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Isle of Man to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train + 3 similar | 2h 30m | £150($180) | hourly | 474km (295 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 2h 35m | £195($230) | hourly | 413km (257 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £225($265) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 4h 30m | £145($170) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 6hrs | £175($210) | twice daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £88($105) | once daily | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, bus | 9h 35m | £79($95) | once daily | 477km (297 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 15m | £100($120) | twice daily | 449km (279 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Reading
Train operators
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Thames Travel
Airlines
Loganair
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