How to travel from Reading to Swindon

You can travel between Reading and Swindon by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $8.

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Swindon:

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Swindon costing on average $45.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

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 1 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, Regent Circus (Stop C).

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 FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
• Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Swindon with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.

Omio customers who travel from Reading to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London Paddington (PAD), London, Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), Bristol, Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Swindon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.

For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.