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Trains from Holyhead (HHD) to Reading

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16

train journeys
per day

200

miles (322 kms)

5hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:21 / 23:08

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Holyhead (HHD) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Holyhead and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Holyhead to Reading is approximately 200 miles (322 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 25 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Holyhead and Reading.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Holyhead to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Holyhead to Reading Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:21
    6 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    10:45
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    11:18
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    5 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    5 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:05
    6 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    14:16
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:53
    5 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:42
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:26
    6 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    15:41
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:40
    5 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    5 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    17:40
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:33
    5 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:48
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:41
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:28
    6 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    19:41
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:48
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    20:43
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:38
    6 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:32
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:36
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    22:38
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:22
    12 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    07:45
    Holyhead
    Reading
    Holyhead to Reading

About Holyhead Station

Station name Holyhead (HHD)
Address Holyhead station, Station Approach, London Road, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 2BT
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:10
Saturday 06:10 - 19:10
Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Holyhead and Reading

The travel time between Holyhead and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Holyhead and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:08.

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Amenities on trains between Holyhead and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Holyhead & Reading. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Holyhead and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Holyhead and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.