Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 35m01:05 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride7:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m04:55 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 10m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $18 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 40m011:25 AMReadingMereoak Park & Ride6:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 5m02:15 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride8:20 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m05:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride11:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 10m03:45 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:55 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than $31? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 74%2h 30mReading4 mi8:55 PMThree Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride11:25 PMCardiffBus Interchange0 miEconomy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $21 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 25m04:20 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 40m011:25 AMReadingMereoak Park & Ride5:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 50m02:15 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 10m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m05:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride11:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than $22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 71%2h 30mReading4 mi8:55 PMThree Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride11:25 PMCardiffBus Interchange0 miEconomy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $10 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 25m04:20 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m05:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride11:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 10m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 40m011:25 AMReadingMereoak Park & Ride5:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 50m02:15 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 33%2h 30mReading4 mi8:55 PMThree Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride11:25 PMCardiffBus Interchange0 miEconomy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $6 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 25m04:20 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 20m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:55 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 55m011:25 AMReadingMereoak Park & Ride5:20 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m05:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride11:35 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 5m02:15 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride8:20 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 10m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 35m01:05 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride7:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m04:55 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $15 -
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 35m01:05 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride7:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 10m03:35 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride9:45 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 45m04:55 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride10:40 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than $26? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBusSave more than 70%2h 30mReading4 mi8:55 PMThree Mile CrossMereoak Park & Ride11:25 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0 miEconomy
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Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cardiff via Bath, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m02:50 PMReadingMereoak Park & Ride4:25 PMBathLondon Road0Economy
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National Express2h 56m05:09 PMBathBus Station8:05 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 44mTravel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $16 -
Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Cardiff
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Reading to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Reading and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Reading to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Cardiff, with 4 offers.
Facts about the bus from Reading to Cardiff
Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Reading to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Cardiff starting from $21!
| Cheapest Bus | $21 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 40m |
| Earliest Bus | 1:05 PM |
| Latest Bus | 5:50 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 4 Ø |
| Distance | 95.0 miles |
| Bus Companies | National Express |
Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Cardiff
Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Reading for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/17
Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
$39
Friday
11/22
$42
Saturday
11/23
$31
Sunday
11/24
$27
Monday
11/25
$21
Tuesday
11/26
$36
Wednesday
11/27
$37
Thursday
11/28
$34
Friday
11/29
$34
Saturday
11/30
$24
Sunday
12/01
$33
Monday
12/02
$21
Tuesday
12/03
$34
Wednesday
12/04
Thursday
12/05
$36
Friday
12/06
$33
Saturday
12/07
$31
Sunday
12/08
$22
Monday
12/09
$24
Tuesday
12/10
$31
Wednesday
12/11
Thursday
12/12
$33
Friday
12/13
$45
Saturday
12/14
The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Cardiff
With a price starting from $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Cardiff, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.
How to save money travelling from Reading to Cardiff
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Reading to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Reading to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Reading to Cardiff are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Reading to Cardiff
These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Cardiff from our users.
National Express from Reading to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Reading to Cardiff:
| Cheapest Price | $21 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 40m |
| Earliest Bus | 1:05 PM |
| Last Bus | 5:50 PM |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 11/21/2024 |
All bus stations and stops in Reading and Cardiff
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading and Cardiff.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Cardiff
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Reading to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Reading to Cardiff bus
How much does a Reading Cardiff bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 6h 25m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Cardiff?
This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.
On average, how many connections are available from Reading to Cardiff each day?
Every day, the Reading to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Reading to Cardiff take?
The fastest bus from Reading to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Reading to Cardiff?
The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Reading starts at 1:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Reading to Cardiff?
The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Cardiff starts at 5:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Reading Cardiff route?
When traveling by bus from Reading to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cardiff?
You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.
What can I take with me on the Reading to Cardiff bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Reading Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Reading Cardiff bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Reading to Cardiff on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Cardiff
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from Reading to Cardiff
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Reading to Cardiff for the next days.
Cheap train tickets from Reading to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Reading to Cardiff for the next days.-
Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m05:49 AMReadingCentral Station8:04 AMCardiffCentral Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m05:49 AMReadingCentral Station8:04 AMCardiffCentral Station0First Class
More bus routes to Reading and to Cardiff
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Reading and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Reading
- Bus Basingstoke to Reading
- Bus Bath to Reading
- Bus Bradford to Reading
- Bus Brighton to Reading
- Bus Bristol to Reading
- Bus Cambridge to Reading
- Bus Chippenham to Reading
- Bus Coventry to Reading
- Bus Edinburgh to Reading
- Bus Grimsby to Reading
- Bus Leicester to Reading
- Bus Liverpool to Reading
- Bus Manchester to Reading
- Bus Newport (Wales) to Reading
- Bus Nottingham to Reading
- Bus Oxford to Reading
- Bus Plymouth to Reading
- Bus Redhill to Reading
- Bus Swansea to Reading
- Bus Swindon to Reading
- Bus Routes to Cardiff
- Bus Aberystwyth to Cardiff
- Bus Amsterdam to Cardiff
- Bus Bridgend to Cardiff
- Bus Bridgwater to Cardiff
- Bus Carmarthen to Cardiff
- Bus Chester to Cardiff
- Bus Coventry to Cardiff
- Bus Dundee to Cardiff
- Bus Glasgow to Cardiff
- Bus Hull to Cardiff
- Bus Lyon to Cardiff
- Bus Manchester to Cardiff
- Bus Milton Keynes to Cardiff
- Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Bus Oxford to Cardiff
- Bus Sheffield to Cardiff
- Bus Shrewsbury to Cardiff
- Bus Southampton to Cardiff
- Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff
- Bus Tenby to Cardiff
Popular Airport Shuttles to Reading and to Cardiff
