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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lammas Street, outside the Boar’s Head | Mereoak P&R | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Lammas Street, outside the Boar’s Head | Mereoak P&R | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lammas Street, outside the Boar’s Head | Mereoak P&R | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Carmarthen to Reading
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Carmarthen and Reading?
Stops in Reading
- AMereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
- B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK - C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
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Customers have reported occasional bad smells from the toilet and delays due to bank holiday traffic. However, many customers appreciate the on-time departures and comfortable journeys provided by this service, finding it a convenient way to travel.
National Express Carmarthen Reading recent customer reviews
Some bad smells coming from the toilet at times. Bus was late and arrived late at destination due to bank holiday traffic.
Zaheerah L.
Overall the experience was a good one,but when the driver knew we would be arriving early letting us know would have been useful to be able to arrange forward transport.
Dawn S.
On time and comfortable journey
Siobhan G.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carmarthen to Reading
How far is Reading from Carmarthen by coach?
The journey from Carmarthen to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 146 miles (235 km).
What is the best way to go from Carmarthen to Reading without a car?
You can reach Reading from Carmarthen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carmarthen to Reading was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carmarthen to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £11 to £31 for a bus ticket from Carmarthen to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Carmarthen to Reading?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
