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There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h
    £94–137

  2. Drive 153.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wales to Readingcar car 153.7 mi
    2h 52m
    £38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    7h 21m
    £64–125

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 52m
    £89–335

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 7m
    £114–254

Wales to Reading by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Reading RailAir via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 21m.

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