What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Manor Drive and arriving at Reading RailAir via Wolverhampton Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stourbridge Town and arriving at Reading via Stourbridge Junction and Worcester Foregate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Reading?

The distance between Swindon and Reading is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Reading without a car is to line 16 bus and train which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Swindon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Reading bus from?

Swindon to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Reading train from?

Swindon to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stourbridge Junction station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Reading?

The best way to get from Swindon to Reading is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Swindon to Reading bus arrive?

Swindon to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Swindon to Reading train arrive?

Swindon to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Reading is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Swindon to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Reading.

Swindon to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 16 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Manor Drive to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus 16
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 36m
£62–88
Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Readingcar 107.1 mi
2h 9m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 210
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 8m
£52–98
Train
1. Take the train from Stourbridge Junction to Worcester Foregate Streettrain Dorridge - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
4h 10m
£45–98

Swindon to Reading by bus, foot, and train

103Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Swindon, Staffordshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Manor Drive to Reading RailAir via Wolverhampton Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manor Drive to Reading via Stourbridge Interchange, Stourbridge Town, Stourbridge Junction, and Worcester Foregate Street in around 4h 10m.

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