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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Holywell is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Holywell is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Holywell?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from Forbury Road and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Holywell?

The distance between Reading and Holywell is 193 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Holywell without a car is to train and line 11 bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Reading to Holywell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Holywell bus from?

Reading to Holywell bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Forbury Road station.

Train or bus from Reading to Holywell?

The best way to get from Reading to Holywell is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Reading to Holywell bus arrive?

Reading to Holywell bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Reading to Holywell?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Holywell is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Reading to Holywell.

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Holywell.

Reading to Holywell - 6 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
5h 31m
£45–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
8h 29m
£31–58
Drive 184.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Holywellcar 184.2 mi
3h 41m
£46–66
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 Shottontrain
6h 9m
£92–286
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shottontrain Birmingham International - Holyhead / ...
5h 36m
£63–138
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 Shottontrain
5h 46m
£98–207

Reading to Holywell by train and bus

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.9 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Forbury Road to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham New Street, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 5h 36m.

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