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 RailP08174
09:11AM0h28
Swindon station (SWI)
09:39AMReading station (RDG)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailP08174
09:11AM0h28
Swindon station (SWI)
09:39AMReading station (RDG)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP08504
08:00AM0h26
Swindon station (SWI)
08:26AMReading station (RDG)
$731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP08505
09:02AM0h30
Swindon station (SWI)
09:32AMReading station (RDG)
$731One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08476
08:50AM0h27
Swindon station (SWI)
09:17AMReading station (RDG)
$731One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08173
08:40AM0h30
Swindon station (SWI)
09:10AMReading station (RDG)
$731One-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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