There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cold Store via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Cheapside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Cardiff and Reading Festival bridge is 112 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge, including transfers.
Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Reading Festival bridge, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. 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 31m
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Reading Festival bridge.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Reading Festival bridge.










