What is the cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Llangollen to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Llangollen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Llangollen to Reading station. However, there are services departing from Parade Street 2 and arriving at Station North Interchange via Wrexham Bus Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Llangollen to Reading?

The distance between Llangollen and Reading is 183 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

How do I travel from Llangollen to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Reading without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 20m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Llangollen to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Llangollen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llangollen to Reading bus from?

Llangollen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wrexham Bus Station.

Train or bus from Llangollen to Reading?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 20m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Llangollen to Reading bus arrive?

Llangollen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Llangollen to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Reading is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Llangollen to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Llangollen to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Llangollen to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
5h 20m
£47–127
Drive 166.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llangollen to Reading166.3 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhoGma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Station North InterchangeGm5
8h 13m
£44–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 26m
£91–262
Train
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to StaffordWrexham General - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stafford to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 55m
£43–293

Llangollen to Reading by bus, foot, and train

128Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Station North Interchange via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Wrexham Bus Station, and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 8h 13m.

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