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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Reading to Llangollen?

The distance between Reading and Llangollen is 197 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Reading to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Llangollen bus from?

Reading to Llangollen bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Llangollen train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Reading to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Reading to Llangollen bus arrive?

Reading to Llangollen bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Llangollen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Llangollen is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Reading to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 760+ hotels available in Llangollen.

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

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

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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 52m
£72–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 6m
£29–52
Drive 165.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Llangollencar 165.9 mi
3h 19m
£41–60
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 5m
£68–108

Reading to Llangollen by train and bus

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bridge End Hotel via Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Bridge End Hotel via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 9h 6m.

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