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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Criccieth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Criccieth is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Y Maes High Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Carmarthen station and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Reading to Criccieth?

The distance between Reading and Criccieth is 260 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Criccieth without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Reading to Criccieth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Criccieth bus from?

Reading to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Criccieth train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Criccieth?

The best way to get from Reading to Criccieth is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Criccieth bus arrive?

Reading to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Reading to Criccieth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Criccieth?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Criccieth is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Reading to Criccieth.

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

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Where can I stay near Criccieth?

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Reading to Criccieth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Criccieth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High Streetbus T2
7h 21m
£94–142
Drive 213.2 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Cricciethcar 213.2 mi
4h 22m
£53–76
Train, bus via Cardiff
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 Y Maes High Streetbus T2
10h 13m
Train
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 Cricciethtrain
8h 4m
£89–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
12h 21m

Reading to Criccieth by train

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Y Maes High Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 12h 21m.

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