How to travel from Dublin to Reading

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Compare flight for Dublin to Reading

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €258 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €258, while a flight costs an average of €258.

Distance: 257 miles (414 km)

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€258

Average price

Cheapest

€33

Average price

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4h 10m

Average total duration

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2h 10m

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7h 56m

Average total duration

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Compare ways to travel from Dublin to Reading

Compare the available ways to get from Dublin to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Reading is a flight with an average price of €258.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Reading is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Dublin and Reading.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dublin to Reading among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 46m sooner (2h 10m by flight vs 7h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €258 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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FAQs: Travel from Dublin to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Reading.

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You can travel between Dublin and Reading by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Reading is a flight with an average price of €258.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Reading is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.
The distance from Dublin to Reading is approximately 257 miles (414 km).
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Reading is:
  • Around 95 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Reading as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dublin to Reading:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dublin Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dublin to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Swiss, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways to go to Reading by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dublin to Reading:
  • 60 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
Omio customers who travel from Dublin to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London Paddington (PAD), London, Oxford, Oxford station (OXF), London Liverpool Street (LST). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reading to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions and experience the cultural highlights of Reading.

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