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 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	SWINDON	5h	8:15pm	Mereoak P&R	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	SWINDON	4h 25m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	5:55am	SWINDON	4h 25m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	10:15am	SWINDON	6h 35m	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	10:15am	SWINDON	6h 35m	4:50pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Swindon to Reading on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	SWINDON	5h 15m	8:15pm	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 10m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	8:05am	SWINDON	5h 10m	1:15pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags

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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

Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Reading?

Stops in Swindon

A
Swindon Coach Station
66 New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1, UK
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B
Swindon Bus Stop
Crombey St, Swindon, Swindon SN1, UK

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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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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

11/19

$33

11/20

$31

Today

$36

11/22

$32

11/23

$28

11/24

$32

11/25

$22

11/26

$21

The cheapest trip from Swindon to Reading was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $58 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-26.