4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Swindon to Reading
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swindon to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Reading will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Swindon for Reading on Sun, Mar 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 29 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Mar 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:10AM1h05Swindon09:15AMReading$291One-way0 transfers
- 08:10AM1h05Swindon09:15AMReading$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swindon to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Reading buses for today, Saturday, March 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 AM Swindon | 1h05 | 11:55 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to Reading
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Buses from Swindon to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
FAQs: Bus from Swindon to Reading
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