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Cardiff Bay to Reading Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Bay to Reading? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 14.470, with average prices for this route around OMR 14.470.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
22:39 7 hours 19 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	05:58 +1 Reading		Find Tickets
23:54 6 hours 54 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Bay	06:48 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Cardiff Bay to Reading Train Route Details

First train

06:56

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Cardiff Bay

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

1 hour 47 minutes

Distance

152 km

Price

OMR 14.470*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Reading during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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 travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Bay to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Bay to Reading ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff Bay to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Bay to Reading train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Cardiff Bay to Reading with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

Trains from Cardiff Bay to Reading from OMR 14.470

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