Next departures from Swansea to Reading on 19 November
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand A
Mereoak P&R
Cheapest
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Swansea University - Bay Campus
Mereoak P&R
Fastest
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Mereoak P&R
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Swansea
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Mereoak P&R
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Next departures from Swansea to Reading on 24 November
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand A
Mereoak P&R
Cheapest
Bus
Swansea University - Bay Campus
Mereoak P&R
Fastest
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Mereoak P&R
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Swansea
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
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Swansea Bus Station, Stand B
Mereoak P&R
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:44 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.
Based on 11367 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £12
Based on 29717 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 £9
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
2 out of 5 stars
Joshua H.
Easy, no problems
5 out of 5 stars
Caroline H.
Will definitely use again. Drivers were very helpful and friendly
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UKMereoak P&R
B - Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C - Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom
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
17/11
£10
18/11
£9
Today
£14
20/11
£10
21/11
£10
22/11
£10
23/11
£10
24/11
£10
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 £10, which is on 2025-11-23.
The cheapest trip from Swansea to Reading was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £9
