What is the travel distance from Swansea to Reading?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Reading?

Buses departing from Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Bus Swansea to Reading from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swansea to Reading on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Swansea Bus Station, Stand A	3h 30m	3:35pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	12:13pm	Swansea University - Bay Campus	3h 22m	3:35pm	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	8h 30m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Swansea	6h	2:00pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Swansea Bus Station, Stand B	8h 30m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:41 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

206 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $83	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $219	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $49	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 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 WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

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.

August 26, 2021

Easy, no problems

Caroline H.

November 24, 2018

Will definitely use again. Drivers were very helpful and friendly

Jenna P.

April 16, 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 from Swansea to Reading by bus

What is the travel distance from Swansea to Reading?
The distance between Swansea and Reading is approximately 207 km (129 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swansea to Reading?
Buses departing from Swansea University - Bay Campus in Swansea will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$31

11-17

$19

Today

$16

11-19

$16

11-20

$19

11-21

$19

11-22

$18

11-23

$18

The cheapest trip from Swansea to Reading was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $92 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-19.