The average bus between Reading and Carmarthen takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. There is at least one bus per day from Reading to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Reading and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 12:52 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Reading to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Reading to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
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The distance between Reading and Carmarthen is 234.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.