The average bus between Reading and Cardiff takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. There is at least one bus per day from Reading to Cardiff. 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 once daily between Reading and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Reading to Cardiff bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cardiff bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
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The distance between Reading and Cardiff is 153 km. The road distance is 186 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
