There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff University to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff University to Reading by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff University to Reading is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff University to Reading is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £45 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff University to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Cardiff University and Reading is 110 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £45 - £90.
The train from Cardiff Central to Reading takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff University to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff University to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff University to Reading is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and Reading, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff University to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Cardiff University to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff University to Reading is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cardiff University to Reading.
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