The distance between Holyhead and Reading is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Holyhead to Reading by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Reading.
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Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Reading by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Holyhead and Reading is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Holyhead and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Reading is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Reading. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Reading. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Reading. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 5h 50m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 429km (266 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 6h 15m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 467km (290 miles) |
Train to Chester, plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 560km (348 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | £315($375) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £70($83) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
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