- Distance: 108.7 mi
- Duration: 1h 27m
The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Reading takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Central Station 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Reading is 153 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
