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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Reading to Caernarfon?

The distance between Reading and Caernarfon is 242 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £60 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Reading to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Reading to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Caernarfon is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Reading to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 664+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Reading to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Caernarfon by train, 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
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
5h 56m
£62–332
Drive 221.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Caernarfoncar 221.6 mi
4h 36m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 25m
£99–329
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 36m
£72–163
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 12m
£80–210
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 2m
£105–240

Reading to Caernarfon by train and bus

44Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 56m.

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