There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Wales 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 Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 56m£45–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
3h 51m£12–20Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Reading to Cardiff108.8 mi
2h 20m£12Drive 108.7 mi
- Drive from Reading to Cardiffcar 108.7 mi
2h 1m£27–39
Reading to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Wales is to rideshare which costs £12 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Wales is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Wales. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
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 56m.
The distance between Reading and Wales is 109 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Wales without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £95.
The train from Reading to Cardiff Central takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.
Reading to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Wales is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £10–18 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 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Reading to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- 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 Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Reading to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Wales is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Reading to Wales.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Wales. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.