What is the travel distance from Swindon to Reading?

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

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

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

Bus Swindon to Reading from $19 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swindon to Reading on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	SWINDON	6h 5m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	SWINDON	6h 5m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Swindon to Reading on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	SWINDON	6h 5m	7:20pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	SWINDON	5h 5m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	SWINDON	5h 20m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	5:25am	SWINDON	5h 20m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:10am	SWINDON	5h 5m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Swindon to Reading on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	SWINDON	5h 15m	1:20pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	SWINDON	4h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	SWINDON	4h 55m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:05am	SWINDON	5h 15m	1:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	10:15am	SWINDON	6h 55m	5:10pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Swindon to Reading

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, 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$19 - $55	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 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 $19

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Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Reading?

Stops in Swindon

A - Swindon Coach Station

B - Swindon Bus Stop

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swindon to Reading by bus

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

$30

11/17

$36

Today

$31

11/19

$26

11/20

$30

11/21

$29

11/22

$25

11/23

$28

The cheapest trip from Swindon to Reading was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $59 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-22.