There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Llandeilo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Llandeilotrain Swansea - Llandovery / ...
4h 23m£76–133Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Llandeilocar 159.5 mi
3h 9m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Llandeilo Roadbus 508
6h 24m£67–102
Reading to Llandeilo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Llandeilo is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Llandeilo is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Llandeilo. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Llandeilo Road via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Llandeilo. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Llandeilo via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Reading and Llandeilo is 186 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Llandeilo without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Reading to Llandeilo, including transfers.
Reading to Llandeilo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Reading to Llandeilo train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Llandeilo is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Llandeilo, Wales?
You can take a train from Reading to Llandeilo via Swansea in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Llandeilo Road twice daily. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- 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)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Llandeilo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Llandeilo Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Llandeilo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Llandeilo Road station.
Reading to Llandeilo train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Llandeilo is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Reading to Llandeilo.
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