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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swindon to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swindon to Reading from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$23
tomorrow
$27
Sunday
$23
Monday
$31
Tuesday
$23
Wednesday
Thursday
$29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 55m 5:25 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 6h 55m 10:15 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 5:10 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 4h 51m 5:29 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 6h 51m 10:19 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 5:10 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 4h 48m 5:32 AM Swindon Coate Water 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 10:15 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 6h 31m 10:19 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 6h 28m 10:22 AM Swindon Coate Water 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 5h 0m 3:15 PM Swindon Central Bus Station 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 4h 56m 3:19 PM Swindon Queen's Drive 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via London, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 43m
      0
      8:22 AM
      Swindon
      Coate Water
      10:25 AM
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30 AM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 1h 13m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 5:55 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 4h 21m 5:59 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 4h 18m 6:02 AM Swindon Coate Water 10:20 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 6h 35m 10:15 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $34
National Express 6h 31m 10:19 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 4:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Swindon
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      7:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      8:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 0h 43m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 10:15 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 5h 15m 3:00 PM Swindon Central Bus Station 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 6h 41m 10:19 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 5:00 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 5h 11m 3:04 PM Swindon Queen's Drive 8:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 6h 38m 10:22 AM Swindon Coate Water 5:00 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via London, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Swindon
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      7:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      8:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 1h 36m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 5:25 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 5h 16m 5:29 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 5h 13m 5:32 AM Swindon Coate Water 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
National Express 5h 5m 8:10 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 6h 5m 1:15 PM Swindon Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Swindon
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      7:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      8:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 5:25 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 5h 16m 5:29 AM Swindon Queen's Drive 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 5h 13m 5:32 AM Swindon Coate Water 10:45 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29
National Express 5h 5m 8:10 AM Swindon Central Bus Station 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
National Express 6h 5m 1:15 PM Swindon Central Bus Station 7:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via London, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Swindon
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 PM
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      7:00 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      8:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Swindon to Reading is $23 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Swindon and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Swindon and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Swindon to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Swindon and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Swindon to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swindon and Reading, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swindon to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Swindon to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swindon to Reading starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 4h 18m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Latest Bus 1:23 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 35.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Swindon to Reading

Every day, 11 buses from 1 bus companies leave Swindon for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
Thursday 12/11
Friday 12/12
$23
Saturday 12/13
$27
Sunday 12/14
$23
Monday 12/15
$31
Tuesday 12/16
$23
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
$29
Friday 12/19
$42
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
$43
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
$65
Saturday 12/27
Sunday 12/28
$48
Monday 12/29
Tuesday 12/30
Wednesday 12/31
Thursday 01/01
Friday 01/02
Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Swindon to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swindon to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swindon to Reading. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swindon to Reading, with $23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Swindon to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Swindon to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Swindon to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Swindon to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Swindon and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Swindon and Reading.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Swindon to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Swindon to Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swindon to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Swindon to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Swindon to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Swindon to Reading bus

How much does a Swindon Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 4h 55m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Swindon to Reading?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $54. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Swindon to Reading each day?

Every day, the Swindon to Reading bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Swindon to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Swindon to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 4h 18m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swindon to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Swindon starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Swindon to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Swindon for Reading starts at 1:23 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Swindon Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Swindon to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Swindon and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Swindon to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Swindon Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Swindon Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Swindon to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Swindon to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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