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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Portmeirion is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Minffordd via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Carmarthen station and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Reading to Portmeirion?

The distance between Reading and Portmeirion is 244 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Portmeirion without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Reading to Portmeirion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Portmeirion bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Portmeirion train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Portmeirion?

The best way to get from Reading to Portmeirion is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Reading to Portmeirion bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Portmeirion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Portmeirion?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Portmeirion is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Reading to Portmeirion.

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

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Where can I stay near Portmeirion?

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

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

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Train
best
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 Minfforddtrain
7h 48m
£92–142
Drive 207.5 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Portmeirioncar 207.5 mi
4h 16m
£52–74
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 Minfforddbus T2
9h 49m
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
11h 51m

Reading to Portmeirion by train

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Distance: 242.9 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Minffordd via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and The Australia in around 11h 51m.

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