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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Reading

Bus
Average PriceUS$14 - US$107Average Duration2h 50m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$41 - US$264Average Duration1h 28m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$13 - US$19Average Duration2h 10m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Reading: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$18
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance153 km
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Cardiff to Reading Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Reading

  1. How far is Cardiff from Reading?

    It's about 154 km (95 miles) from Cardiff to Reading.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Reading?

    Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Reading was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of US$10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$10 to US$26 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10 which is on 2025-07-16.

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