The average train between Cardiff and Reading takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Cardiff to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Reading is 153 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
