Bus Tickets from Reading to Cardiff

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Next departures for Reading to Cardiff on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)CheapestFastest
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)No tags
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Cardiff.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $28Average Duration4h 50m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$41 - $229Average Duration1h 24m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $16Average Duration2h 30m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Latest bus departure8:25pm

Reading to Cardiff Bus

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

Best price found
10/02
$9
10/03
$20
Today
$10
10/05
$16
10/06
$12
10/07
$11
10/08
$11
10/09
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Cardiff was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $9

To 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 $9 to $44 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 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Cardiff, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reading to Cardiff will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Reading by bus?

Bus from Cardiff to Reading

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Train from Reading to Cardiff

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