There are 4 ways to get from Saint Clears to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
4h 43m£78–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
6h 3m£35–52Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Clears to Readingcar 178.6 mi
3h 7m£45–65Train via Swansea
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 44m£73–147
Saint Clears to Reading by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Clears to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Clears to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Clears to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Clears to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Saint Clears and Reading is 196 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Clears to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Saint Clears to Reading, including transfers.
Saint Clears to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.
Saint Clears to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Saint Clears to Reading is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Saint Clears, Wales and Reading, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Carmarthen to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Black Lion to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Black Lion to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Clears to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Saint Clears to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Clears to Reading is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Saint Clears to Reading.
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