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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Reading
How to get from Swindon to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W3518112:21 PM0h25Swindon station (SWI)12:46 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
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W3518112:21 PM0h25Swindon station (SWI)12:46 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
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W3518112:21 PM0h25Swindon station (SWI)12:46 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
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C422933:23 PM0h25Swindon station (SWI)3:48 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
C422922:21 PM0h25Swindon station (SWI)2:46 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
W351841:19 PM0h27Swindon station (SWI)1:46 PMReading station (RDG)$191One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 8 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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