Bus Carmarthen to Reading: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Carmarthen to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Carmarthen to Reading from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $22

Monday

from $22

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $14

Thursday

from $17

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 40m	10:55 AM	Carmarthen	Bus Station	3:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 10:55:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Carmarthen to Reading via St Clears, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  5h 2m
  
  Carmarthen
  
  8 mi
  
  10:33 AM
  
  St Clears
  Bus Stop
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, St Clears (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 10:33:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
Did you know that if you travel from Carmarthen to Reading via Swansea, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Carmarthen
  Bus Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Swansea
  City Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 10:55:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- National Express
  
  3h 22m
  
  0
  
  12:13 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 12:13:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 40m	10:55 AM	Carmarthen	Bus Station	3:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/21/2025 10:55:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/21/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Carmarthen to Reading via St Clears, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  5h 2m
  
  Carmarthen
  
  8 mi
  
  10:33 AM
  
  St Clears
  Bus Stop
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, St Clears (United Kingdom) at 7/21/2025 10:33:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/21/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
Did you know that if you travel from Carmarthen to Reading via Swansea, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Carmarthen
  Bus Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Swansea
  City Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 10:55:00 AM to City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- National Express
  
  3h 22m
  
  0
  
  12:13 PM
  
  Swansea
  University Bay Campus
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 7/20/2025 12:13:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/20/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 40m	10:55 AM	Carmarthen	Bus Station	3:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2025 10:55:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 40m	10:55 AM	Carmarthen	Bus Station	3:35 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carmarthen (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2025 10:55:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Facts about the bus from Carmarthen to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Carmarthen to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carmarthen to Reading starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	4h 40m
Earliest Bus	10:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	145.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Carmarthen to Reading

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Carmarthen for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

Saturday 07/19

Sunday 07/20

$22

Monday 07/21

$22

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

$14

Thursday 07/24

$17

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

$19

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

How to save money travelling from Carmarthen to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Carmarthen to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Carmarthen to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Carmarthen to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Carmarthen and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Carmarthen and Reading.

Bus Station

Blue St 4

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Town Centre

Station Road

Calcott

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carmarthen to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Carmarthen to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Carmarthen to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Carmarthen to Reading bus

How much does a Carmarthen Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 4h 40m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Carmarthen to Reading?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Carmarthen to Reading each day?

Every day, the Carmarthen to Reading bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Carmarthen to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Carmarthen to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carmarthen to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Carmarthen starts at 10:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Carmarthen to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Carmarthen for Reading starts at 10:55 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Carmarthen Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Carmarthen to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Carmarthen and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Carmarthen to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Carmarthen Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Carmarthen Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Carmarthen to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Carmarthen to Reading

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Carmarthen and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Carmarthen and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!