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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to Reading
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Reading will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Swindon for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:501h05Swindon11:55Reading£221One-way0 changes
- 10:501h05Swindon11:55Reading£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Swindon to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 57 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Reading coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 2 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 Swindon | 1h05 | 11:55 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to Reading
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Buses from Swindon to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
FAQs: Swindon to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Reading by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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