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How to get fromCaernarfon to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain train Holyhead - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 26m
    £91–140

  2. Drive  221.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Readingcar car 221.6 mi
    4h 41m
    £55–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    10h 33m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 20m
    £105–352

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 10m
    £88–151

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus bus 508
    11h 26m

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    9h 3m
    £153–552

Caernarfon to Reading by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Reading via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bridge Street via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 11h 26m.

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