The average train between Llanelli and Reading takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Llanelli and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Reading. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Llanelli to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Llanelli to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Llanelli to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Llanelli and Reading is 221.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 40m.