There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 12m£47–166Drive 175.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Reading175.4 mi
3h 49m£44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
6h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Station409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
8h 7m£57–76
Aberystwyth to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Reading is 223 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Aberystwyth to Reading, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Reading is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Aberystwyth to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Reading is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Aberystwyth to Reading.
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