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Carmarthen to Reading Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Carmarthen to Reading? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €35.57, with average prices for this route around €35.57. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
20:32 9 hours 26 minutes, Changes required Carmarthen	05:58 +1 Reading		Find Tickets
22:42 8 hours 6 minutes, Changes required Carmarthen	06:48 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Carmarthen to Reading Train Route Details

First train

04:38

Last train

22:42

Departure station

Carmarthen

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

3 hours 10 minutes

Distance

234 km

Price

€35.57*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Carmarthen to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Carmarthen to Reading during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Carmarthen to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Carmarthen to Reading ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Carmarthen to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Carmarthen to Reading train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Carmarthen to Reading Train prices and times

Carmarthen to Reading Train Route Details