How to get from Swansea to Reading

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What is the best way to travel from Swansea to Reading?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Reading from Swansea. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 22m
£9
£14
10
Train
2h 19m
£38
£75
12

What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Swansea?

You can reach Reading with just £9 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.

Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £11
Sunday
Monday
from £11
Tuesday
from £9
Wednesday
from £11
Thursday
from £13

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 32m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    08:10
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    23:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    04:40
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £58
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £60
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 25m
    0
    06:54
    Swansea
    Central Station
    09:19
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £60
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 36m
    0
    06:19
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 11m
    0
    06:19
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:30
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 5m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 33m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:57
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    08:22
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    13:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    08:10
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £59
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £125
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    05:29
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £158
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 21m
    0
    05:57
    Swansea
    Central Station
    08:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £158

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £59
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 23m
    0
    06:17
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    04:05
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    04:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £38
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 23m
    0
    06:17
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £78

What are the fastest trips from Swansea to Reading?

You can get to Reading from Swansea in just 2h 19m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 19m
Saturday
from 3h 22m
Sunday
Monday
from 3h 22m
Tuesday
from 2h 19m
Wednesday
from 2h 19m
Thursday
from 2h 19m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £60
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 25m
    0
    06:54
    Swansea
    Central Station
    09:19
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £60
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £58
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 32m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    23:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    04:40
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    08:10
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 5m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 7m
    0
    08:22
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    13:29
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 11m
    0
    06:19
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:30
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 33m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:57
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 36m
    0
    06:19
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £125
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    05:29
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £158
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 21m
    0
    05:57
    Swansea
    Central Station
    08:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £158
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £59
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    08:10
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £125
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £59
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 23m
    0
    06:17
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    16:30
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 19m
    0
    04:59
    Swansea
    Central Station
    07:18
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £78
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 2m
    0
    03:46
    Swansea
    Central Station
    06:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £38
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 21m
    0
    07:24
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:45
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    08:07
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    12:44
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 23m
    0
    06:17
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    11:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £63
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  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    04:05
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    04:00
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
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 9 connections between 4 Train and Bus 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 £9 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 Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Reading in just 2h 19m.

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, FlixBus and Transport for Wales, 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, FlixBus and Transport for Wales. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR)

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 9 connections between Train and Bus, 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 £9 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 2h 19m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

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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