Find coaches from Cardiff to Reading

Next departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Reading on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & RideCheapest
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & RideFastest
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & RideNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Reading

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$38Average duration3h 55m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$41 - US$261Average duration1h 27m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$16 - US$23Average duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage duration
US$16Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$19
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance95 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Cardiff to Reading Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Reading

  1. What's the distance between Cardiff and Reading by coach?

    The journey from Cardiff to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (154 km).

  2. How can I get from Cardiff to Reading without driving?

    The best way to go from Cardiff to Reading without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/10
US$17
04/10
US$25
Today
US$25
06/10
US$15
07/10
US$15
08/10
US$14
09/10
US$14
10/10
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Reading was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Reading as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cardiff to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cardiff to Reading.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Reading will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Train from Cardiff to Reading

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