What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Skanda Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Skanda Vale. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Alltwalis Primary School via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Skanda Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Skanda Vale. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Carmarthen via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Skanda Vale?

The distance between Reading and Skanda Vale is 197 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Skanda Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Skanda Vale?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Reading to Skanda Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Skanda Vale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Skanda Vale train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Skanda Vale?

The best way to get from Reading to Skanda Vale is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Reading to Skanda Vale bus arrive?

Reading to Skanda Vale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Reading to Skanda Vale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Skanda Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Skanda Vale is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Reading to Skanda Vale.

Where can I stay near Skanda Vale?

There are 725+ hotels available in Skanda Vale.

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Skanda Vale 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 Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
3h 57m
£106–188
Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Skanda Valecar 179.5 mi
3h 19m
£44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Alltwalis Primary Schoolbus T1c
5h 29m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 44m
£95–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
6h 51m
£48–101

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Distance: 195.7 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Skanda Vale, Wales?

You can take a train from Reading to Skanda Vale via Swansea and Carmarthen in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, 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.

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