What's the distance between Reading and Swansea by coach?

The distance between Reading and Swansea by coach is approximately 129 miles (207 km).

What is the best way to go from Reading to Swansea without a car?

You can travel to Swansea from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Reading to Swansea from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Swansea on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 15m	21:45	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	20:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 10m	01:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	14:15	Mereoak P&R	7h	21:15	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags
Bus	20:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	5h 20m	01:45	Swansea	No tags
Bus	14:15	Mereoak P&R	7h	21:15	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Swansea on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 55m	08:25	Swansea	Cheapest
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 20m	16:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	16:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	No tags
Bus	15:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 15m	21:45	Swansea	No tags
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	16:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Swansea on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	16:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	Cheapest
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 20m	16:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	16:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	No tags
Bus	01:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 55m	08:25	Swansea	No tags
Bus	13:15	Mereoak P&R	3h 30m	16:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Swansea

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Swansea. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

128 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £49	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £218	Average duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £20	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 12 reviews, National Express received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £11

National Express Reading Swansea recent customer reviews

Excellent service the bus driver was so helpful and cheerful will definitely be using National Express again

Allison N.

11 February 2020

The bus was over one hour and twenty minutes late and the driver did not seem apologetic at all. The journey itself was acceptable.

Sarah B.

23 January 2018

5 hours late total

Joshua P.

19 July 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Swansea?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Swansea

What's the distance between Reading and Swansea by coach?
The distance between Reading and Swansea by coach is approximately 129 miles (207 km).
What is the best way to go from Reading to Swansea without a car?
You can travel to Swansea from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

£10

14/11

£20

Today

£20

16/11

£16

17/11

£11

18/11

£9

19/11

£10

20/11

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The cheapest trip from Reading to Swansea was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Swansea as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £51 for a bus ticket from Reading to Swansea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.