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Today14 Aug
Tomorrow15 Aug
Sat16 Aug
from US$18
Sun17 Aug
Mon18 Aug
from US$17
Tue19 Aug
Wed20 Aug
Thu21 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Cardiff

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$106Average duration2h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$41 - US$262Average duration1h 24m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$14 - US$25Average duration2h 10m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 10mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$17
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:30
Distance95 miles
Latest bus departure20:25

Reading to Cardiff Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Reading - Cardiff

  1. How far is Cardiff from Reading by coach?

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

  2. Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Reading without a car?

    You can reach Cardiff from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
12/08
US$15
13/08
US$15
Today
US$13
15/08
No data
16/08
US$14
17/08
US$17
18/08
US$14
19/08
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Cardiff was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$13

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 US$13 to US$18 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 US$14, which is on 2025-08-18.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reading to Cardiff 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?

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Cardiff?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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