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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Holywell is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 1m.

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 - £70.

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 - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Holywell?

The distance between Reading and Holywell is 193 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 and line 11 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 bus which takes 9h 1m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 5h 54m.

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 Birmingham New Street 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 2940+ hotels available in Holywell.

Reading to Holywell - 6 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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Train, line 11 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11
5h 51m
£84–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 1m
£46–67
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Holywellcar 186.7 mi
3h 39m
£46–67
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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
6h 13m
£92–326
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shottontrain Birmingham International - Holyhead
5h 54m
£88–140
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, 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
6h 10m
£117–254

Reading to Holywell by train and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Birmingham New Street, Shotton, and Chester Rd West in around 5h 54m.

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