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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Reading is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Reading is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Reading?

The distance between Carmarthen and Reading is 187 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £160.

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

The train from Carmarthen to Reading takes 3h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Reading bus from?

Carmarthen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Reading train from?

Carmarthen to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Reading?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Reading is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Reading bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Reading train arrive?

Carmarthen to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Reading is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Carmarthen to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Reading?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
3h 24m
£80–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
5h 12m
£36–81
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Readingcar 169.9 mi
3h
£42–60
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 52m
£83–167
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
4h 13m
£81–147

Carmarthen to Reading by train

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Carmarthen to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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