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How to get fromReading to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to StaffordtrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to HolyheadtrainLondon Euston - Holyhead / ...
    5h 43m
    £54–274

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgatebusX40
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus423 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    9h 26m
    £42–90

  3. Drive 240.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Holyheadcar240.9 mi
    4h 48m
    £59–85

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    7h 32m
    £92–299

  5. 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 Holyheadtrain
    6h 35m
    £67–179

  6. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Reading to HerefordtrainLondon Paddington - Hereford / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 9m
    £72–326

  7. Train, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLHR - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    9h 9m
    £113–240

Reading to Holyhead by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest 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 Stafford in around 5h 43m.

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