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

The cheapest way to get from Pontardawe to Reading is to bus which costs £26 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontardawe to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Pontardawe and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontardawe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pontardawe Jubilee and arriving at Bridge Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Pontardawe to Reading?

The distance between Pontardawe and Reading is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Pontardawe to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontardawe to Reading bus from?

Pontardawe to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Train or bus from Pontardawe to Reading?

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Reading is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Pontardawe to Reading bus arrive?

Pontardawe to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Pontardawe to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontardawe to Reading is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Pontardawe to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Reading.

Pontardawe to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Pontardawe to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 16m
£35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride508
5h 27m
£26–35
Drive 149.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontardawe to Reading149.4 mi
2h 38m
£37–53

Pontardawe to Reading by bus and train

39Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Neath to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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