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Find the best prices from Reading to Cardiff

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to Cardiff, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

IDR 455,542

Wed21Jan

IDR 455,542

Thu22Jan

IDR 455,542

Fri23Jan

IDR 546,651

Sat24Jan

IDR 455,542

Sun25Jan

IDR 455,542

Mon26Jan

IDR 546,651

Tue27Jan

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Reading to Cardiff train prices and times

Looking to travel from Reading to Cardiff? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 455,543, with average prices for this route around IDR 568,517.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
14:41 1h 49m, Direct Reading	16:30 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
15:13 1h 25m, Direct Reading	16:38 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
15:41 1h 28m, Direct Reading	17:09 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
16:13 1h 24m, Direct Reading	17:37 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
16:58 2h 28m, 1 change Reading	19:26 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:13 1h 24m, Direct Reading	18:37 Paris	Find Tickets

Reading to Cardiff train route details

First train

05:49

Last train

23:27

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

Cardiff

Journey time

1h 22m

Distance

95 miles

Price

IDR 455,543*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Cardiff

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Reading to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Reading to Cardiff, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Cardiff ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Reading to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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