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

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

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 station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Station North Interchange and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 19m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 National Express, depart from Station North Interchange.

Train or bus from Reading to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Reading to Llangollen bus arrive?

Reading to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho 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 722+ 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 - Chester / ...
5h 19m
£40–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm5
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
7h 24m
£44–60
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Llangollencar 166.2 mi
3h 14m
£41–59
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
£54–248

Reading to Llangollen by train and bus

53Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.7 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 Bridge End Hotel via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 7h 24m.

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