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Compare train and bus for Reading to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a bus costs an average of €55.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Swansea:
A train is $21 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Swansea costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Swansea by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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