How to Travel from

Reading to Blackwood

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Reading Blackwood

How to Get from Reading to Blackwood

Plane

1 h 12 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 39 min

from $29

Rideshare

5 h 39 min

from $6.99

Cheapest

By car (536 km)

5 h 39 min

536 km.

from $29

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 39 min

536 km.

from $6.99

Train, Bus

2 h 30 min

156 km.

from $132.39

Bus

4 h 34 min

156 km.

from $40.11

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Reading to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$17.72–$25.32

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$10.76

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$151.89

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Blackwood?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Blackwood is to bus and line 151 bus which costs $22.83 - $33.70 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Blackwood?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Blackwood is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Blackwood station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9 via Reading and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to Blackwood?

The distance between Reading and Blackwood is 180 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Blackwood without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Blackwood without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Blackwood?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Reading to Blackwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Blackwood bus from?

Reading to Blackwood bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Blackwood bus arrive?

Reading to Blackwood bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Blackwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Blackwood is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Reading to Blackwood.

Where can I stay near Blackwood?

There are 1441+ hotels available in Blackwood. Prices start at $59.83 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Blackwood

Blackwood (Welsh: Coed Duon) is a town, community and an electoral ward on the Sirhowy River in the South Wales Valleys administered as part of Caerphilly County Borough. It is located within the historic county of Monmouthshire.

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Five ways to Travel from Reading to Blackwood

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Stagecoach South Wales

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Questions and Answers

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What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Blackwood?

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Blackwood?

How far is it from Reading to Blackwood?

How do I travel from Reading to Blackwood without a car?

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Can I drive from Reading to Blackwood?

Where can I stay near Blackwood?