How to travel from Welshpool to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Reading is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Reading by train, bus and car. 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Reading.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Reading

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Welshpool and Reading is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Welshpool and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Reading is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Reading. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Reading. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Welshpool and Reading. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Park St and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Welshpool and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Reading. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Welshpool and Reading. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Welshpool to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Reading

Transport options from Welshpool to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£95($110)
every 2 hours257km (160 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£22($26)
once daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£46($55)
on demand266km (165 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