What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading is to train and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead (Station) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead (Station) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Reading via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

The distance between Holyhead (Station) and Reading is 257 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead (Station) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead (Station) to Reading train from?

Holyhead (Station) to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead (Station) to Reading train arrive?

Holyhead (Station) to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead (Station) to Reading is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Holyhead (Station) to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead (Station) to Reading?

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Holyhead (Station) to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead (Station) to Reading by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 30m
£100–155
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40
9h 14m
£53–90
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead (Station) to Readingcar 240.6 mi
4h 53m
£60–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead 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
6h 13m
£113–359
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 6m
£97–169
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain Hereford - London Paddington / ...
7h 24m
£106–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead 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
6h 30m
£135–282
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 22m
£86–296

Holyhead (Station) to Reading by train

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Holyhead (Station), Wales and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Reading via Stafford in around 5h 30m.

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