There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 19m£83–127Drive 165.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Llangollencar 165.9 mi
3h 19m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm5
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
7h 29m£42–105Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 40m£86–128
Reading to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Station North Interchange and arriving at Parade Street 2 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wrexham General via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Reading and Llangollen is 184 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Reading to Llangollen, including transfers.
Reading to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Station North Interchange.
Reading to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Reading to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station North Interchange to Parade Street 2 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 7h 29m.
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Reading to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Llangollen is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Reading to Llangollen.
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