Reading to Cardiff train from £11 with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets and timesReading to Cardiff

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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Cardiff start from £58 with an average ticket price of £113.

£58

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£113

Average Price

1 h 23 m

Fastest Journey

1 h 26 m

Average

Trains per day

153 km

Distance

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Overview: Train from Reading to Cardiff

Distance	95 miles
Average train duration	1 h 23 min
Average train ticket price	£42 (€48)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day
Train providers	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Reading to Cardiff cover the 95 miles long route taking on average 1 h 23 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £28, but the average price of train tickets is £42. Travellers depart most frequently from Reading and arrive in Cardiff Central.

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Reading to Cardiff

For as little as £20 you can travel by train to Cardiff from Reading with Great Western Rail and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Reading to Cardiff train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £20

FAQs: Reading to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Reading to Cardiff can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Cardiff is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Reading to Cardiff train time is 1 h 23 min covering the 95 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Reading to Cardiff leaves at 09: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Reading to Cardiff leaves at 21: 13.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Reading to Cardiff without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 12 direct trains from Reading to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Reading to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Reading and Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 13.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.1 miles (242 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 0.2 miles (425 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cardiff from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Reading to Cardiff is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Reading including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Cardiff

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Cardiff

The major railway station for departures from Reading is Reading. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip between Reading and Cardiff.

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