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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Reading is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Reading via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Reading?

The distance between Caernarfon and Reading is 243 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Caernarfon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Reading bus from?

Caernarfon to Reading bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Reading train from?

Caernarfon to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Reading?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Reading is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Reading bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Reading bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Caernarfon to Reading train arrive?

Caernarfon to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Reading is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Caernarfon to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1498+ hotels available in Reading.

Caernarfon to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Caernarfon to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 46m
£93–151
Drive 221.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Readingcar 221.6 mi
4h 41m
£55–80
Bus, train via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
10h 30m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 17m
£105–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
7h 57m
£83–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
12h 8m
£64–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
7h 30m
£126–274
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
9h 3m
£143–562

Caernarfon to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 241.5 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Reading via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Reading RailAir via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 12h 8m.

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