Which bus from Cardiff to Reading is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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FlixBus2h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 13:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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National Express6h 20m005:45CardiffCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 05:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 30m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 03:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 50m009:00CardiffCoach Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 09:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express6h 20m005:45CardiffCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 05:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 30m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 03:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 50m013:30CardiffCoach Station19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 13:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express5h 50m009:00CardiffCoach Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 09:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express2h 45m013:45CardiffCoach Station14:15Newport (Wales)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:45:00 to Coach Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus2h 0m014:30Newport (Wales)Queensway16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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National Express7h 30m003:15CardiffCoach Station10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 03:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express6h 20m005:45CardiffCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 05:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express5h 50m009:00CardiffCoach Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 09:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express5h 50m013:30CardiffCoach Station19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express2h 45m013:45CardiffCoach Station14:15Newport (Wales)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:45:00 to Coach Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus2h 0m014:30Newport (Wales)Queensway16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Cheapest bus trips Friday
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FlixBus7h 5m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue20:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus6h 25m007:10CardiffLloyd George Avenue13:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:10:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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FlixBus5h 30m009:15CardiffLloyd George Avenue14:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 35m006:45CardiffCoach Station13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 0m004:20CardiffCoach Station10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 04:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express2h 45m013:45CardiffCoach Station14:15Newport (Wales)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:45:00 to Coach Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus2h 0m014:30Newport (Wales)Queensway16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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FlixBus2h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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FlixBus3h 55m000:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue04:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 00:45:00 to University (Redlands Rd), Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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National Express6h 10m005:55CardiffCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 30m013:45CardiffCoach Station20:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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National Express5h 30m004:50CardiffCoach Station10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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FlixBus3h 55m000:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue04:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 00:45:00 to University (Redlands Rd), Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus2h 45m013:45CardiffLloyd George Avenue16:30ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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National Express6h 10m005:55CardiffCoach Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 05:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express5h 30m004:50CardiffCoach Station10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 5m010:45CardiffCoach Station16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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All facts for Cardiff to Reading bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 5 times by bus from Cardiff to Reading in one click. Book your Cardiff to Reading bus ticket starting from £9!
Cheapest Bus | £9 |
Fastest Bus | 2h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 03:15 |
Latest Coach | 13:45 |
Daily Bus Connections | 5 Ø |
Distance | 152.9 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Reading?
Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/02/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Reading
Book the ticket from Cardiff to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Reading are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Cardiff to Reading
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Reading:
Cheapest Price | £17 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 30m |
Earliest Coach | 03:15 |
Last Coach | 13:45 |
Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
Found on | 17/02/2025 |
FlixBus from Cardiff to Reading
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Reading:
Cheapest Price | £9 |
Fastest Coach | 2h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 13:45 |
Last Coach | 13:45 |
Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
Found on | 14/02/2025 |
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