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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    5h 12m
    £85–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    8h 48m
    £45–67

  3. Drive 187 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Holywellcar car 187 mi
    3h 35m
    £46–66

  4. 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 Shottontrain train
    5h 55m
    £99–326

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Shottontrain train
    6h 5m
    £91–163

  6. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    6h 13m
    £81–129

  7. 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 Shottontrain train
    5h 44m
    £110–224

Reading to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Reading to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Stafford, Chester, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 48m.

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