There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Laugharne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 6m£169–255Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Laugharnecar 182.8 mi
3h 15m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Clears Chemistbus 508
6h 41m£56–81Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ferrysidetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 14m£165–242
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Laugharne is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Laugharne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Laugharne. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at St Clears Chemist via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Laugharne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ferryside via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Reading and Laugharne is 201 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Laugharne without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £160 - £260.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Reading to Laugharne, including transfers.
Reading to Laugharne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Reading to Laugharne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Laugharne is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Laugharne, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Clears Chemist twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ferryside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to St Clears Chemist
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Laugharne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Clears Chemist station.
Reading to Laugharne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Laugharne is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Reading to Laugharne.
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