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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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $16 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 35m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (28m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $16 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Swindon
How to get from Reading to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W346098:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)8:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
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- W346098:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)8:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W346098:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)8:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C421739:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)9:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W346057:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)7:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
- W3461510:13 AM0h25Reading station (RDG)10:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)$301One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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