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How to get fromReading to HolyheadBy train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Holyhead by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 44m
    £104–174

  2. Drive 240.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Holyheadcar car 240.9 mi
    4h 49m
    £59–85

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 8m
    £131–374

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 38m
    £109–195

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train London Paddington - Hereford
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 9m
    £116–214

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 53m
    £142–270

Reading to Holyhead by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 5h 44m.

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