The average bus between Cardiff and Reading takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Cardiff and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Cardiff to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Cardiff and Reading is 153 km. The road distance is 182 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Reading once daily. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
