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How to get fromReading to Bishop's Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Bishop's Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 31m
    £67–116

  2. Drive  137.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to Bishop's Castlecar car 137.9 mi
    2h 44m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    8h 24m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    4h 48m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain train London Paddington - Hereford / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Craven Armstrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 58m
    £60–105

Reading to Bishop's Castle by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bishop's Castle, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Boars Head PH via Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, and Railway Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Salop Street Jct via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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