The average bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Reading takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. There is at least one bus per day from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Reading. The earliest departure is at 11:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport (CWL) is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Customhouse Street JW and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport (CWL) station and arriving at Reading station via Customhouse Street JW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Reading bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Reading bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Reading is 164.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bridge Street via Customhouse Street JW, Cardiff North Road, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 5h 45m.