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Coach trips from Reading to Cardiff

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You can travel from Reading to Cardiff starting at £5.99. 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 113 miles and FlixBus can take you from Reading to Cardiff in 2 hours 35 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 01:30.
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 North Road (Friary Gardens). 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.

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