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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swansea to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swansea to Reading from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $17
tomorrow
from $21
Tuesday
from $12
Wednesday
from $14
Thursday
from $10
Friday
from $17
Saturday
from $14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Cardiff, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      11:33 AM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      12:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      4:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    1:15 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Cardiff, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      11:33 AM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      12:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      4:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    1:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Cardiff, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      11:33 AM
      Swansea
      University Bay Campus
      12:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      4:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 1h 7m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 22m
    0
    12:13 PM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    3:20 PM
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19

Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Swansea and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Swansea to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Swansea and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Swansea to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Swansea and Reading, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swansea to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Swansea to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Reading starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 3h 22m
Earliest Bus 5:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 128.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Reading

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Swansea for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
$17
Monday 05/05
$21
Tuesday 05/06
$12
Wednesday 05/07
$14
Thursday 05/08
$10
Friday 05/09
$18
Saturday 05/10
$17
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$17
Tuesday 05/13
$10
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
$10
Friday 05/16
$14
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
$12
Monday 05/19
$13
Tuesday 05/20
$77
Wednesday 05/21
$9
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$32
Saturday 05/24
$32
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
$14
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
$14
Thursday 05/29
$14
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swansea to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Reading. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Reading, with $10. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Swansea to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Swansea to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Swansea to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Swansea to Reading are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Swansea and Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Swansea to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Swansea to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Swansea to Reading bus

How much does a Swansea Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 3h 30m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Swansea to Reading?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Swansea to Reading each day?

Every day, the Swansea to Reading bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Swansea to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Swansea to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 3h 22m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swansea to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Swansea starts at 5:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Swansea to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Swansea for Reading starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Swansea Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Swansea to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Swansea and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Swansea to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Swansea Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Swansea Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Swansea to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Swansea to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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