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Busbud recommends taking the train from Cardiff to ReadingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Cardiff to Reading Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Reading was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $16To 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 $16 to $26 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 $16 which is on 2025-05-09.
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