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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Pwllheli?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Pwllheli?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Pwllheli via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Reading to Pwllheli?

The distance between Reading and Pwllheli is 265 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Pwllheli without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Reading to Pwllheli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Pwllheli bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Pwllheli train from?

Reading to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Pwllheli?

The best way to get from Reading to Pwllheli is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Reading to Pwllheli bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Pwllheli train arrive?

Reading to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Pwllheli?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Pwllheli is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Reading to Pwllheli.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Pwllheli?

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Where can I stay near Pwllheli?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Pwllheli 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 / ...
7h 5m
£99–284
Drive 222.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Pwllhelicar 222.1 mi
4h 31m
£55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
10h 20m
Train via Machynlleth
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
8h 19m
£112–220
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 Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
12h 53m

Reading to Pwllheli by train and bus

44Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 12h 53m.

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