What is the travel distance from Reading to Swindon?

The distance between the two cities is 36 miles (58 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Swindon?

The majority of buses traveling from Reading to Swindon start their journey at Mereoak P&R and wind up at Swindon Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Swindon on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 25m	11:15pm	SWINDON	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 25m	11:15pm	SWINDON	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:13 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Swindon

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Swindon. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

37 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $57	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $20

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Swindon?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Swindon

A - Swindon Coach Station

B - Swindon Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Swindon by bus

What is the travel distance from Reading to Swindon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Swindon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$44

11/14

$30

Today

$44

11/16

$31

11/17

$19

11/18

$24

11/19

$19

11/20

$21

The cheapest trip from Reading to Swindon was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $59 for a bus ticket from Reading to Swindon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-17.