There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Pembroke by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Pembroketrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
5h 15m£88–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Pembroke Castlebus 508
7h 21m£37–62Drive 201 mi
- Drive from Reading to Pembrokecar 201 mi
3h 35m£51–74
Reading to Pembroke by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Pembroke is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Pembroke is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Pembroke Castle via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Pembroke via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Reading and Pembroke is 226 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Pembroke without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reading to Pembroke, including transfers.
Reading to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Reading to Pembroke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Pembroke is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Pembroke, Wales?
You can take a train from Reading to Pembroke via Swansea in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Pembroke Castle once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Pembroke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Reading to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pembroke Castle station.
Reading to Pembroke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Pembroke is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Reading to Pembroke.
Book your Reading to Pembroke train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2106+ hotels available in Pembroke.














