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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Swansea
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Swansea will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, and a coach costs an average of £50.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Swansea trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:41 Reading | 2h47 | 13:28 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:13 Reading | 2h14 | 13:27 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:13 Reading | 2h17 | 14:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:13 Reading | 2h27 | 22:40 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 04:49 Reading | 3h13 | 08:02 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Swansea from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Swansea by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Swansea
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Dining
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Accessibility
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Hotel
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Ticket Office
Bike Parking
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
AccessibilityShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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