How to travel from Swindon to Reading

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Travel Information between Swindon and Reading

Distance35 miles (57 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$13 - $13
Cheapest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 24 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 24 min
Popular travel companiesGreat Western Rail

Take a train to travel 35 miles (57 km) from Swindon to Reading. Great Western Rail is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct train from Swindon to Reading.

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from Swindon to Reading

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.

Great Western RailL16824
10:00AM0h25
Swindon station (SWI)
10:25AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailL16824
10:00AM0h25
Swindon station (SWI)
10:25AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailL16824
10:00AM0h25
Swindon station (SWI)
10:25AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailL16745
09:40AM0h29
Swindon station (SWI)
10:09AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP00216
09:15AM0h29
Swindon station (SWI)
09:44AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP30346
08:54AM0h31
Swindon station (SWI)
09:25AMReading station (RDG)
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Reading

Travel to Reading 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 Swindon to Reading.

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You can travel from Swindon to Reading by train.

Taking a train is the cheapest way from Swindon to Reading with average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

Going by train is the quickest way from Swindon to Reading with an average travel time of 24 min.

The Swindon to Reading distance is around 35 miles (57 km).

The average frequency per day from Swindon to Reading is:

  • 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Swindon to Reading:

  • Most travelers take a train from Swindon to Reading.

The following travel company offer services from Swindon to Reading:

  • Travel with Great Western Rail or first_great_western for trains to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Rail Swindon to Reading tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).

Yes, there is a direct service from Swindon to Reading:

  • You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Reading with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.

Direct services to Reading tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Swindon to Reading doesn't have to end in Reading. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham. If you’d like to add London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham to your Swindon to Reading tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Reading today!

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