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Compare train for Swindon to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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How to get from Swindon to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Swindon to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:04 PM0h29Swindon3:33 PMReading$301One-way0 transfers
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3:04 PM0h29Swindon3:33 PMReading$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM0h24Swindon9:39 AMReading$401One-way0 transfers
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7:10 AM0h30Swindon7:40 AMReading$701One-way0 transfers
6:03 AM0h28Swindon6:31 AMReading$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Reading:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Swindon to Reading costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Reading as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Queen's Drive and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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