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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Barmouth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Barmouth is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Station North Interchange and arriving at Last Inn via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Barmouth?

The distance between Reading and Barmouth is 227 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Reading to Barmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barmouth bus from?

Reading to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Station North Interchange.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Barmouth?

The best way to get from Reading to Barmouth is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Reading to Barmouth bus arrive?

Reading to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Reading to Barmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Barmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Barmouth is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Reading to Barmouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Barmouth?

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Reading to Barmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Barmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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 Barmouthtrain
7h 1m
£104–162
Drive 195.8 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Barmouthcar 195.8 mi
4h 5m
£48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
9h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm5
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Innbus T3 / ...
10h 12m

Reading to Barmouth by train

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station North Interchange to Last Inn via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 10h 12m.

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