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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Reading Stations

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29

train journeys
per day

94

miles (151 kms)

1hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

06:56 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Reading Stations is approximately 94 miles (151 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 14 mins.

Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 47 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Bay to Reading Stations

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:56
    2 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    09:10
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:26
    1 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    09:19
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    09:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:08
    1 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    10:06
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:56
    1 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    10:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:26
    1 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    11:18
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:56
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    11:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:08
    2 hrs 8 mins2 changes
    12:16
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:56
    1 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    12:44
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:26
    1 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    13:17
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:56
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    13:46
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:26
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    14:16
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:56
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    14:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:26
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    15:16
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:56
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    15:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:26
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    16:16
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    16:45
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:26
    1 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    17:18
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:56
    1 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    17:48
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:26
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    18:16
    Cardiff Bay
    Reading
    Cardiff Bay to Reading

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
AddressCardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Bay & Reading Stations. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Bay and Reading Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.