How to travel from Holyhead to Reading, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Reading.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train to Chester, plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Reading

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Holyhead to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Reading

Transport options from Holyhead to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
£140($165)
hourly482km (300 miles)
Train via Birmingham International5h 50m
£145($170)
every 4 hours429km (266 miles)
Train via Hereford6h 15m
£135($160)
5 times a day467km (290 miles)
Train to Chester, plane + 1 similar
5hrs
£305($360)
every 3 hours560km (348 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£315($375)
hourly540km (336 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£70($83)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading