The bus between Cardiff and Reading takes 3h 4m. The bus runs, on average, 4 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 4 times a week between Cardiff and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. 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 Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Cardiff to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Book your Cardiff to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and Reading Buses.
The distance between Cardiff and Reading is 153 km. The road distance is 183 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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