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 18m.

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 18m 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.

Is there a direct train between Llangollen and Reading?

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 32m.

How far is it from Llangollen to Reading?

The distance between Llangollen and Reading is 183 miles. The road distance is 167.3 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 which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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.

Where do I catch the Llangollen to Reading train from?

Llangollen to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.

Train or bus from Llangollen to Reading?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Reading is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 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.

Where does the Llangollen to Reading train arrive?

Llangollen to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Llangollen to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Reading is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Llangollen to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Reading.

Llangollen to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Llangollen to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 32m
£81–128
Drive 166.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llangollen to Readingcar 166.3 mi
3h 18m
£41–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Station North Interchangebus Gm5
8h 13m
£43–108
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 14m
£84–129

Llangollen to Reading by bus, foot, and train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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 32m. 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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