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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Forbury Road and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Reading to Llangollen?

The distance between Reading and Llangollen is 184 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Reading to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Llangollen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Reading to Llangollen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Llangollen is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Reading to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 724+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Reading to Llangollen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Llangollen 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 Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 18m
£35–123
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 49m
£34–71
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Llangollencar 166.2 mi
3h 14m
£40–58
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 40m
£46–250

Reading to Llangollen by train and bus

53Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Llangollen.

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Distance: 182.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbury Road to Bridge End Hotel via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 8h 49m.

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