There are 3 ways to get from Llangollen to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 34m£66–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40 / ...
8h 44m£28–52Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Llangollen to Readingcar 166.2 mi
3h 19m£42–60
Llangollen to Reading by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llangollen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Parade Street 2 and arriving at Forbury Road via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Llangollen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Llangollen and Reading is 183 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Llangollen to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Llangollen to Reading, including transfers.
Llangollen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Llangollen to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
The best way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Llangollen, Wales and Reading, England?
You can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Reading via Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Forbury Road via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Llangollen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Llangollen to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Reading is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Llangollen to Reading.
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