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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ammanford is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ammanford is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ammanford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ammanford station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Cross Hands Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ammanford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ammanford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ammanford via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Reading to Ammanford?

The distance between Reading and Ammanford is 179 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ammanford without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Reading to Ammanford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ammanford bus from?

Reading to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ammanford train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Ammanford?

The best way to get from Reading to Ammanford is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Reading to Ammanford bus arrive?

Reading to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cross Hands Library station.

Where does the Reading to Ammanford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Ammanford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ammanford is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Reading to Ammanford.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Ammanford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Ammanfordtrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 6m
£79–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Cross Hands Librarybus 508
6h 58m
£35–85
Train, bus, line 111 bus, line 128 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
4. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 3 to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4bus 128 / ...
6h 46m
£55–97
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Ammanfordcar 156.9 mi
2h 57m
£39–55

Reading to Ammanford by train

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ammanford via Swansea in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Cross Hands Library twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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