What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea Station and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea Station station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea Station and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Swansea Station to Reading?

The distance between Swansea Station and Reading is 156 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea Station to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Swansea Station to Reading?

The train from Swansea to Reading takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Reading bus from?

Swansea Station to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Reading train from?

Swansea Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea Station to Reading?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Reading is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Swansea Station to Reading bus arrive?

Swansea Station to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Swansea Station to Reading train arrive?

Swansea Station to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea Station to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea Station to Reading is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Swansea Station to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea Station to Reading?

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Swansea Station to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea Station to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 41m
£70–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
3h 55m
£30–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 33m
£47–96
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea Station to Readingcar 145.5 mi
2h 36m
£36–51

Swansea Station to Reading by foot and train

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Swansea Station, Wales and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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