Reading to Cardiff Train

How long is the journey from Reading to Cardiff by train?

With a distance of 95.19 mi between Reading and Cardiff, it will usually take 1 hr 51 mins to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 1 hr 51 mins. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. In order to get from Reading to Cardiff faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Reading and Cardiff will complete the journey in 1 hr 21 mins. On average, it will take you about 1 hr 51 mins to travel the 95.19 mi between Reading and Cardiff.

What time are the first and last departures from Reading to Cardiff?

The first daily departure from Reading to Cardiff leaves at 05:29, while the last journey of the day sets out at 23:27. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Reading and Cardiff. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Reading to Cardiff leaving at 05:29. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 23:27.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations are used when traveling from Reading to Cardiff?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Reading from the following stations: Reading Station,Reading, Calcott,Reading - Mereoak Park & Ride. Arriving at Cardiff, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Cardiff central,Cardiff, University,Heath high level,Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GQ). Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Cardiff.

How many journeys from Reading to Cardiff take place each day?

The route from Reading to Cardiff is served by providers including . From this list of transport providers, there are up to departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Reading 70 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Reading to Cardiff, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 22 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 48 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Reading to Cardiff. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.