There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Cardiff Castle by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 37m£35–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
3h 56m£10–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Reading to Cardiff108.8 mi
2h 20m£12Drive 108.4 mi
- Drive from Reading to Cardiff Castle108.4 mi
1h 59m£27–39
Reading to Cardiff Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cardiff Castle is to rideshare which costs £12 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Cardiff Castle is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cardiff Castle. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Kingsway GD via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Reading and Cardiff Castle is 110 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Cardiff Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £130.
The train from Reading to Cardiff Central takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Reading to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Reading to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Cardiff Castle is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Cardiff Castle, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–130 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GD 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Reading to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.
Reading to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cardiff Castle is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Reading to Cardiff Castle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Cardiff Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.