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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Reading is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bridge Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Llanelli and arriving at Reading. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Reading?

The distance between Llanelli and Reading is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £150.

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

The train from Llanelli to Reading takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Reading bus from?

Llanelli to Reading bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Reading?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Reading is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Llanelli to Reading bus arrive?

Llanelli to Reading bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.

Where does the Llanelli to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Reading is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Llanelli to Reading.

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

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Llanelli to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 111 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Reading 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
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
£70–150
Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
6h 9m
£32–75
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Readingcar 158.1 mi
2h 49m
£40–57
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 46m
£69–150
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
3h 51m
£73–138

Llanelli to Reading by train

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Distance: 165.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Llanelli to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–150 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bridge Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 6h 9m.

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