What is the cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Reading. However, there are services departing from Finch Square A and arriving at Bridge Street via Rose and Crown and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Reading?

The distance between Cardigan and Reading is 220 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardigan to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Reading without a car is to bus and train via Cardiff which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardigan to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cardigan to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Reading bus from?

Cardigan to Reading bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Finch Square A station.

Where does the Cardigan to Reading bus arrive?

Cardigan to Reading bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Reading is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cardigan to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Cardigan to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Reading by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
5h 30m
£42–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9bus 460
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
7h 30m
£32–48
Drive 199.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Readingcar 199.1 mi
3h 41m
£49–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
5h 46m
£49–75
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
8h 13m
£45–147

Cardigan to Reading by bus and train

134Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Bridge Street via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 7h 30m.

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