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You can travel from Reading to Cardiff starting at £11.99. Make the most of our top deals on FlixBus tickets by travelling during off-peak hours and weekdays. Purchase your ticket for Reading to Cardiff most conveniently on this website or in the app. We provide several payment options for securely buying your ticket. Options include card payment, PayPal, Google Pay, and more. In the payment section, you'll see all available choices. If you're facing issues with payment, refer to our help page about payments. If you purchase your coach ticket on board or at a sales point, cash payment is also an option.
Booking bus tickets between Cardiff and Reading with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
The coach route from Reading to Cardiff covers 115 miles and FlixBus can take you from Reading to Cardiff in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Passengers travelling from Reading to Cardiff are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
No, there's no need to print your ticket for the journey from Reading to Cardiff. If you booked your ticket online, you should have received a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code that serves as your ticket. If you booked through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. There is no need to print the ticket, you can show the digital version to the driver, and you're ready to board.
The first FlixBus journey from Reading to Cardiff departs at 08:50.
The last FlixBus journey from Reading to Cardiff departs at 20:55.
There are 3 coach stops in Reading; Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading (University) Christchurch Green, Reading Railway Station. In Cardiff there's just one coach stop; Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave. Locate the FlixBus stops on the map above.
For trips from Reading to Cardiff, track your coach's location using our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Simply select the appropriate coach stop and review the arrival time. Find out your coach's location and any potential delays.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches from Reading to Cardiff accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. We aim to ensure our coaches are as comfortable and accessible as possible for those with disabilities or mobility issues. Service animals are welcome on all FlixBus journeys between Reading and Cardiff. Wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices can be transported free of charge.

Find the cheapest coach tickets from Reading to Cardiff

Getting from Reading to Cardiff is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus, with cheap coach tickets available on several routes. The two cities are 115 miles apart and travelling between the two takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

FlixBus coach tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Find a coach and book your cheap bus tickets on our website or the FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

Bus tickets between Reading and Cardiff cost £12.99 on average, but you can buy cheap coach travel tickets for as low as £11.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and bank holidays. We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a low fare.

Travelling from Reading to Cardiff

It’s easy to get from Reading to Cardiff when you travel by coach with FlixBus, with , with 2 direct buses per day.

You can expect a minimum of 2 stops on your journey and can take a minimum time of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Taking the bus from Reading

Reading is a transport hub with 3 coach stations, namely: Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading (University) Christchurch Green, Reading Railway Station; 8 coach connections depart from Reading every day, taking travellers on coach trips both within the local area and further afield.

Arriving in Cardiff



Cardiff is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 13 connections arriving in the bus station of the city every day, giving you easy access to all corners of the country on your chosen bus route.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Reading to Cardiff

Getting from Reading to Cardiff aboard a FlixBus bus means travelling in comfort and style, with all the coach services and onboard hospitality you need to keep you occupied. Most of our coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and power sockets to keep you connected.

You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about travelling light.

All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking your coach tickets. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.

Just book coach tickets online or on the FlixBus App and purchase your bus tickets using any of our available payment methods.

Onboard services are subject to availability