There are 4 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
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 45m£27–52Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Llangollen to Readingcar 166.2 mi
3h 19m£41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 18m£89–303
Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.
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 45m.
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 £26 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.
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 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Westgate to Forbury Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thames Travel
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 1495+ hotels available in Reading.



































