What is the best way to travel from Swansea to Reading?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Swansea?
You can reach Reading with just £8 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express3h 40m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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National Express3h 32m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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National Express8h 35m004:45SwanseaCity Bus Station13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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National Express8h 30m004:50SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus5h 10m023:30SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus04:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 23:30:00 to University (Redlands Rd), Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus5h 0m011:20SwanseaCity Bus Station16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 11:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus5h 40m015:20SwanseaCity Bus Station21:00ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 15:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express7h 45m005:30SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express7h 45m005:30SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 40m005:35SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 05:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express8h 30m004:45SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 25m004:50SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express8h 5m004:00SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 04:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m006:40SwanseaCity Bus Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 0m004:05SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 04:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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FlixBus5h 35m010:45SwanseaCity Bus Station16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus5h 25m010:55SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 10:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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National Express8h 0m004:05SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 04:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m006:45SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 06:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express8h 5m004:00SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 04:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m006:40SwanseaCity Bus Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Swansea to Reading?
You can get to Reading from Swansea in just 3h 22m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express3h 32m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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National Express3h 40m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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National Express8h 30m004:50SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 35m004:45SwanseaCity Bus Station13:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 25/04/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/04/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus5h 0m011:20SwanseaCity Bus Station16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 11:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus5h 10m023:30SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus04:40ReadingUniversity (Redlands Rd)0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 23:30:00 to University (Redlands Rd), Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus5h 40m015:20SwanseaCity Bus Station21:00ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 15:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 45m005:30SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 26/04/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express7h 40m005:35SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 05:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express7h 45m005:30SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 27/04/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express8h 25m004:50SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 30m004:45SwanseaCity Bus Station13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 28/04/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/04/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express8h 0m004:05SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 04:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m004:00SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 04:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m006:40SwanseaCity Bus Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 29/04/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 22m012:13SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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FlixBus5h 25m010:55SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 10:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 35m010:45SwanseaCity Bus Station16:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express8h 0m004:05SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 04:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m006:45SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 30/04/2025 06:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/04/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 30m012:05SwanseaCity Bus Station15:35ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express8h 5m004:00SwanseaCity Bus Station12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 04:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m006:40SwanseaCity Bus Station14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 01/05/2025 06:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/05/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Swansea to Reading
What are the most popular stations in Swansea and Reading?
In Swansea, you will usually depart from Central Station, City Bus Station or Quadrant Bus Station, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Swansea? With 4 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Swansea and Reading, you can pay as low as £8 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Reading in just 3h 22m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Swansea and Reading are National Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Swansea and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Skewen or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Swansea Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Swansea to Reading?
The most popular companies between Swansea and Reading, are National Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Swansea to Reading
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Swansea to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Swansea to Reading
How can I reach Reading from Swansea?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Reading from Swansea.
How far is Reading from Swansea?
The distance between Swansea and Reading is 206.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Swansea and Reading?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 51 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Swansea to Reading?
You can get to Reading with just £8 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Reading?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 3h 22m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Swansea and to Reading
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Swansea and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Portsmouth to Reading
- Swindon to Reading
- Taunton to Reading
- Truro to Reading