How to travel from Londonderry to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Reading is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reading → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Paddington station and then to Reading.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Reading.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Reading.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Reading by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Londonderry and Reading is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Londonderry and Reading by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Reading is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Paddington station and then to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Paddington station and then to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Paddington station and then to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Londonderry to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Paddington station and then to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 15m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 740km (460 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 20m | £300($355) | 4 times a day | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry + 1 similar | 15h 25m | £52($62) | once daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 15h 50m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 719km (447 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 828km (515 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Reading
Train operators
Elizabeth Line
Thameslink
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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