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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Reading to Dolgellau?

The distance between Reading and Dolgellau is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Reading to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dolgellau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Reading to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Reading to Dolgellau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dolgellau is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Reading to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 19m
£76–122
Drive 186.6 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Dolgellaucar 186.6 mi
3h 51m
£46–67
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
8h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
10h 45m

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Y Marian Mawr via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 10h 45m.

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