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How to get fromReading to Portmeirionby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Portmeirion by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Minfforddtrain train
    7h 48m
    £93–147

  2. Drive  207.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Portmeirioncar car 207.5 mi
    4h 16m
    £52–75

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Portmeiriontaxi taxi
    9h 44m

Reading to Portmeirion by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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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.

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