Next departures for Cardiff to Reading on November 19
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Next departures for Cardiff to Reading on November 21
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:03 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Reading
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 29716 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $81
National Express Cardiff Reading recent customer reviews
Good service got me to where I needed to be. I'm trying my very best to reduce my carbon footprint and use public transport a bit pricey but a good over all trip.
3 out of 5 stars
Jimmy D.
i was not able to use my discount card as brought ticket on line. If it could be made easier to do that it would help lots. Thanks
4 out of 5 stars
Ronald G.
I wan impacted from this delay as my trip was for business
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UKMereoak P&R
B - Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C - Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Reading by bus
How far is Cardiff from Reading?
Cardiff and Reading are 95 miles (154 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Reading?
Most of the buses traveling from Cardiff to Reading leave from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/16
$23
11/17
$11
Today
$11
11/19
$12
11/20
$10
11/21
$25
11/22
$10
11/23
$20
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Reading was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $10
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 $10 to $46 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-20.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Reading was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $10
