There are 3 ways to get from Llanelli to Reading by train or car
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Llanelli to Reading by train
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The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Llanelli and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Llanelli and Reading is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £70 - £130.
The train from Llanelli to Reading takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Llanelli to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Reading is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Llanelli to Reading.
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What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Reading, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Llanelli to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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