- Distance: 154.1 mi
- Duration: 2h 26m
The average train between Swansea and Reading takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
Swansea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Swansea to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Reading is 206.4 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
