Travelling by train from Reading to Llanelli

Ready to travel from Reading to Llanelli by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Reading and Llanelli

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$84.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Reading to Llanelli departure frequency and train timetable

With 34 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 26 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:49 and the last one is at 23:27. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:04, with the last one at 22:30.

How long is the train journey from Reading to Llanelli?

This journey covers a total of 222 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Booking time frame: Reading to Llanelli trains

Tickets for travel to Llanelli along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Reading to Llanelli travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Llanelli.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Reading to Llanelli by train?

The train route from Reading to Llanelli covers 222 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Reading to Llanelli?

The lowest price on this route is CA$84.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Reading to Llanelli?

You can book your tickets 5 months in advance for this route.

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

The quickest journey is 2 hours and 45 minutes.