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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Swindon
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Swindon will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 56 trains that leave Reading for Swindon on Wed, Jul 15, 56 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
W3461810:37 AM0h28Reading station (RDG)11:05 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers- G1495710:55 AM0h24Reading station (RDG)11:19 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W3541711:37 AM0h28Reading station (RDG)12:05 PMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W3506710:58 AM0h29Reading station (RDG)11:27 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W3506911:58 AM0h29Reading station (RDG)12:27 PMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- G149368:41 AM0h24Reading station (RDG)9:05 AMSwindon station (SWI)$741One-way0 transfers
- G1495710:55 AM0h24Reading station (RDG)11:19 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W3462412:41 PM0h24Reading station (RDG)1:05 PMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- G149653:55 PM0h24Reading station (RDG)4:19 PMSwindon station (SWI)$401One-way0 transfers
- W346374:41 PM0h24Reading station (RDG)5:05 PMSwindon station (SWI)$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Reading to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (28m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Reading to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Swindon trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14953 | 8:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 8:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14936 | 8:41 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 9:05 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14954 | 8:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 9:23 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15030 | 8:58 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h30 | 9:28 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14955 | 9:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h29 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14938 | 9:41 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h25 | 10:06 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14956 | 9:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h26 | 10:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35065 | 9:58 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h29 | 10:27 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34680 | 10:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 10:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34618 | 10:37 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 11:05 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14957 | 10:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 11:19 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35067 | 10:58 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h29 | 11:27 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34686 | 11:25 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 11:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35417 | 11:37 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h28 | 12:05 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Swindon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Swindon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Swindon trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Swindon from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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