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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 15 Jan
Cheapest
£29
Average
£42
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.
18:432h34
Reading21:17Swansea
£291One-way
0 changes
08:132h17
Reading10:30Swansea
£311One-way
0 changes
14:132h17
Reading16:30Swansea
£381One-way
0 changes
10:132h19
Reading12:32Swansea
£531One-way
0 changes
18:132h25
Reading20:38Swansea
£591One-way
0 changes
Reading to Swansea train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway | 18:43 Reading | 2h34 | 21:17 Swansea | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway | 08:13 Reading | 2h17 | 10:30 Swansea | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway | 14:13 Reading | 2h17 | 16:30 Swansea | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway | 18:13 Reading | 2h25 | 20:38 Swansea | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway | 10:13 Reading | 2h19 | 12:32 Swansea | 0 changesDirect |
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Train times from Reading to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 15 Jan
Fastest Journey
2 h 17 m
Average
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
206 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading for Swansea every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
08:132h17
Reading10:30Swansea
£311One-way
0 changes
14:132h17
Reading16:30Swansea
£381One-way
0 changes
10:132h19
Reading12:32Swansea
£531One-way
0 changes
18:132h25
Reading20:38Swansea
£591One-way
0 changes
18:432h34
Reading21:17Swansea
£291One-way
0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Swansea
Trains from Reading to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:27 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Reading to Swansea
Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets to Swansea from Reading from £21 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Train information from Reading to Swansea with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
- Cheapest Price: £21
FAQs: Reading to Swansea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Swansea.
Cheap train tickets from Reading to Swansea can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Swansea is £66; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Reading to Swansea is 2 h 16 min to travel the 128 mile long journey, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Reading to Swansea leaves at 03: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Reading to Swansea leaves at 23: 27.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Reading to Swansea without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 7 direct trains from Reading to Swansea each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Reading to Swansea train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Reading to Swansea as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 27.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Swansea, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Swansea from Reading is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Reading to Swansea by train is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Swansea from Reading including taking a train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Swansea
Reading
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Dining
- Global Cafe
- Royal Tandoori
- Sam’s Wraps
- Central Kebabs
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Ibis
- Malmaison
- Thameside Hotel
- Novotel
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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