How to travel from Reading to Swindon

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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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Driving

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

58m

Average total duration

Fastest

28m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

Yes, you can take a train between Reading and Swindon.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to Swindon among Omio's users.

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from Reading to Swindon

How to get from Reading to Swindon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Reading to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayC01227
    11:10 AM0h25
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:35 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayC01227
    11:10 AM0h25
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:35 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC01227
    11:10 AM0h25
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:35 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC01226
    12:10 PM0h25
    Reading station (RDG)
    12:35 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC01228
    10:00 AM0h28
    Reading station (RDG)
    10:28 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34690
    11:55 AM0h30
    Reading station (RDG)
    12:25 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Swindon

Travel to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Swindon.

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You can travel between Reading and Swindon by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Reading to Swindon is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Swindon is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Swindon as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to Swindon:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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