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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Swansea
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
9
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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 9 trains that leave Reading for Swansea every day 9 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 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.
W346635:493h13Reading station (RDG)9:02Swansea station (SWA)£341One-way0 changes- W3462412:412h49Reading station (RDG)15:30Swansea station (SWA)£531One-way0 changes
- W3541711:372h52Reading station (RDG)14:29Swansea station (SWA)£531One-way0 changes
- W3461810:372h53Reading station (RDG)13:30Swansea station (SWA)£561One-way0 changes
- W3541813:372h52Reading station (RDG)16:29Swansea station (SWA)£601One-way0 changes
- W3462412:412h49Reading station (RDG)15:30Swansea station (SWA)£531One-way0 changes
- G149368:412h49Reading station (RDG)11:30Swansea station (SWA)£961One-way0 changes
- W354156:412h51Reading station (RDG)9:32Swansea station (SWA)£831One-way0 changes
- W3541813:372h52Reading station (RDG)16:29Swansea station (SWA)£601One-way0 changes
- G149389:412h52Reading station (RDG)12:33Swansea station (SWA)£701One-way0 changes
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 coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£50 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m 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, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:59 Reading | 2h56 | 10:55 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 Reading | 2h19 | 12:29 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:10 Reading | 2h25 | 14:35 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:10 Reading | 2h19 | 22:29 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:11 Reading | 2h19 | 23:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34663 | 5:49 Reading station (RDG) | 3h13 | 9:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35415 | 6:41 Reading station (RDG) | 2h51 | 9:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14934 | 7:37 Reading station (RDG) | 2h52 | 10:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Swansea
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Trains from Reading to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 6 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 14m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Swansea from £10. 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
Most Reading to Swansea trains use the Reading to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Swansea leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Swansea station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
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