The average train between Reading and Cardiff takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Reading to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Reading to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Cardiff is 153 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
