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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:26 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Reading to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $11 to $45 for a bus ticket from Reading to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Cardiff?
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