Next departures for Swansea to Reading on November 19
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Swansea
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Cheapest
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Swansea University - Bay Campus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Fastest
Next departures for Swansea to Reading on November 24
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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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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:44 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from Swansea to Reading
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 29718 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 $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
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 traveling from Swansea to Reading by bus
What is the travel distance from Swansea to Reading?
The distance between the two cities is 129 miles (207 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swansea to Reading?
The majority of buses traveling from Swansea to Reading start their journey at Swansea University - Bay Campus and wind up at Mereoak P&R. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$13
11/18
$11
Today
$18
11/20
$13
11/21
$13
11/22
$12
11/23
$12
11/24
$12
The cheapest trip from Swansea to Reading was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $11
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 $11 to $62 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-23.
The cheapest trip from Swansea to Reading was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $11
