How far is Reading from Swansea by coach?

The journey from Swansea to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 129 miles (207 km).

Is there a way to reach Reading from Swansea without a car?

You can reach Reading from Swansea by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Swansea to Reading from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Swansea to Reading on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:35	Swansea University - Bay Campus	6h 5m	04:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:25	Swansea	6h 15m	04:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Swansea to Reading on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	3h 40m	15:45	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	12:13	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 32m	15:45	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	04:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	8h 35m	13:20	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	08:00	Swansea	6h	14:00	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	04:45	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	8h 35m	13:20	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	10:05	Swansea	5h 45m	15:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	12:05	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	3h 40m	15:45	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	23:20	Swansea	5h 20m	04:40	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 03:27 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Swansea to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

128 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £48	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £231	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £27	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,709 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29709 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £11

National Express Swansea Reading recent customer reviews

it was good but very unclear and instructions were wrong, without help of staff would have gotten on wrong coach

Joshua H.

26 August 2021

Easy, no problems

Caroline H.

24 November 2018

Will definitely use again. Drivers were very helpful and friendly

Jenna P.

16 April 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Swansea and Reading?

Stops in Swansea

A - Swansea University - Bay Campus

B - Swansea Bus Station

C - Wellington St

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Swansea to Reading

How far is Reading from Swansea by coach?
The journey from Swansea to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 129 miles (207 km).
Is there a way to reach Reading from Swansea without a car?
You can reach Reading from Swansea by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

11/11

£14

12/11

£10

Today

£15

14/11

£18

15/11

£12

16/11

£10

17/11

£10

18/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Reading 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 Swansea to Reading as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £49 for a bus ticket from Swansea to Reading 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.