There are 4 ways to get from Portmeirion to Reading 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- Take the train from Minffordd to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
7h 14m£89–142Drive 207.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portmeirion to Readingcar 207.5 mi
4h 16m£51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minffordd to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
9h 28mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
11h 55m
Portmeirion to Reading by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portmeirion to Reading is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Portmeirion to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmeirion to Reading. However, there are services departing from Minffordd and arriving at Bridge Street via The Australia, Rose and Crown and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmeirion to Reading. However, there are services departing from Minffordd and arriving at Reading via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Portmeirion and Reading is 244 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portmeirion to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Portmeirion to Reading, including transfers.
Portmeirion to Reading bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Portmeirion to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Minffordd station.
The best way to get from Portmeirion to Reading is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Portmeirion, Wales and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Minffordd to Reading via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minffordd to Bridge Street via The Australia, Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 11h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Minffordd to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Minffordd to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portmeirion to Reading bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Portmeirion to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmeirion to Reading is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Portmeirion to Reading.
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