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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Holywell is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Holywell is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Holywell?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Holywell station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Holywell?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Holywell. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shotton via Stafford and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Holywell?

The distance between Reading and Holywell is 189 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Holywell without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Reading to Holywell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Holywell bus from?

Reading to Holywell bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Holywell train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Holywell?

The best way to get from Reading to Holywell is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Reading to Holywell bus arrive?

Reading to Holywell bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Holywell train arrive?

Reading to Holywell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Holywell?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Holywell is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Reading to Holywell.

Where can I stay near Holywell?

There are 2950+ hotels available in Holywell.

Reading to Holywell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Holywell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 14m
£88–131
Drive 186.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Holywellcar 186.7 mi
3h 39m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 38m
£47–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Shottontrain
5h 56m
£87–324
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Shottontrain
6h 5m
£92–167
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
6h 14m
£84–137
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Shottontrain
5h 54m
£117–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Shottontrain
7h 53m
£126–517

Reading to Holywell by train and bus

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Stafford, Chester, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 38m.

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