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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Llanberis is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Llanberis is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Llanberis?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Joe Brown via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Llanberis?

The distance between Reading and Llanberis is 248 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Llanberis without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £40 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Reading to Llanberis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Llanberis bus from?

Reading to Llanberis bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Llanberis?

The best way to get from Reading to Llanberis is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £40 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Reading to Llanberis bus arrive?

Reading to Llanberis bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Llanberis?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Llanberis is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Reading to Llanberis.

Where can I stay near Llanberis?

There are 2057+ hotels available in Llanberis.

Reading to Llanberis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Llanberis by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 49m
£43–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
13h 37m
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Llanberiscar 214.3 mi
4h 23m
£52–74
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 Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 29m
£63–162
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 5m
£80–206

Reading to Llanberis by train and bus

44Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Llanberis.

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Distance: 246.7 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Joe Brown via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Joe Brown via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 13h 37m.

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