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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
152 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Fast trains
To travel from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) you need to make at least one change.
07:131h53
Reading station (RDG)09:06Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
07:391h57
Reading station (RDG)09:36Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
08:131h53
Reading station (RDG)10:06Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
08:431h53
Reading station (RDG)10:36Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
09:131h53
Reading station (RDG)11:06Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
12:131h33
Reading station (RDG)13:46Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
14:131h33
Reading station (RDG)15:46Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
18:131h33
Reading station (RDG)19:46Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
10:411h46
Reading station (RDG)12:27Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
19:131h52
Reading station (RDG)21:05Cardiff Bay (CDB)
£1011One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:27 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) from £102. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£101
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) 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 station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB).
Booking trains from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) is 152 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £102, while the average price tends to be around £103.
The cheapest way to get from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) is by train, costing approximately £102.
The train journey from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) covers a distance of 152 km and takes approximately 1h 33m. Trains run 25 per day.
The first train from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) leaves at 0:04.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB).
Yes, you can take the train from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB).
The last train from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) departs at 23:27.
To travel from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB), you can take a train.
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB) run approximately 25 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB).
There is no night train service from Reading station (RDG) to Cardiff Bay (CDB).
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and Cardiff Bay (CDB)
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Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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