Reading to Swanage Railway Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Swanage Railway takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Swanage Railway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 40 bus

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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station to The Swanage Schoolbus 40

5h 9m

£39–56

Reading to Swanage Railway bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Reading and Swanage Railway. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Swanage Railway at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:25 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 9:31 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 12:06 AM
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5h 5m • 2 changes
11:03 PM → 8:24 AM
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9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Swanage Railway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Reading to Swanage Railway buses

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Bus, line 40 bus

Reading to Swanage Railway bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:25 PM → 6:41 PM

4:40 PM → 9:31 PM

7:01 PM → 12:06 AMArrives next day

11:03 PM → 8:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM

8:43 AM → 1:46 PM

10:25 AM → 3:46 PM

11:45 AM → 4:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:46 AM

8:45 AM → 1:46 PM

10:23 AM → 3:46 PM

11:43 AM → 4:46 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:46 AM

8:27 AM → 1:46 PM

10:26 AM → 3:46 PM

11:56 AM → 4:46 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM

8:43 AM → 1:46 PM

11:25 AM → 4:46 PM

1:25 PM → 6:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM

8:43 AM → 1:46 PM

11:25 AM → 4:46 PM

1:25 PM → 6:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:46 AM

8:43 AM → 1:46 PM

11:25 AM → 4:46 PM

1:25 PM → 6:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading, England and Swanage Railway, England?

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5

Bus trips from Reading

Bus trips to Swanage Railway

Alternative transport options

7:01 PM → 12:06 AM
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11:03 PM → 8:24 AM
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