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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
206 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Reading will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for Reading every day 5 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 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
02:463h02
Swansea05:48Reading
£611One-way
0 changes
02:383h10
Swansea05:48Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
09:222h22
Swansea11:44Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
07:213h08
Swansea10:29Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
12:223h18
Swansea15:40Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
09:222h22
Swansea11:44Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
02:463h02
Swansea05:48Reading
£611One-way
0 changes
07:213h08
Swansea10:29Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
02:383h10
Swansea05:48Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
12:223h18
Swansea15:40Reading
£631One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 £41, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 206 km
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3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Swansea to Reading train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:27
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:46 Swansea | 3h46 | 06:32 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:22 Swansea | 2h22 | 11:44 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:28 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Reading from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£41
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£134
first_great_western frequency
19 a day
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£119
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to Reading 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 Swansea to Reading.
Booking trains from Swansea to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Swansea to Reading is 206 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Swansea and Reading. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train journey from Swansea to Reading covers a distance of 206 km and takes approximately 2h 21m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Reading is by train, costing approximately £41.
The first train from Swansea to Reading leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Swansea to Reading departs at 23:28.
Trains from Swansea to Reading run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Reading is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
There is no night train service from Swansea to Reading.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Reading.
To get from Swansea to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Reading
Swansea
Reading
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
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
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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
Accessibility
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