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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chirk is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chirk is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Chirk?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chirk via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Chirk?

The distance between Reading and Chirk is 162 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Reading to Chirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chirk train from?

Reading to Chirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Chirk?

The best way to get from Reading to Chirk is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Reading to Chirk train arrive?

Reading to Chirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Chirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chirk is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Reading to Chirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Chirk?

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Where can I stay near Chirk?

There are 589+ hotels available in Chirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chirktrain Birmingham International - Chester / ...
4h 2m
£76–117
Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Chirkcar 159.3 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
7h 27m
£64–117
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain
5h 52m
£71–145

Reading to Chirk by train

53Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Chirk.

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Chirk via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Chirk via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 27m.

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