Compare all timetables for the bus from Swansea to Reading
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 3h 40m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:45 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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| National Express | 3h 32m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:45 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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| National Express | 8h 35m | 04:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 13:20 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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| National Express | 8h 30m | 04:50 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 13:20 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 5m | 10:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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| FlixBus | 5h 20m | 23:20 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 04:40 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| FlixBus | 4h 55m | 10:55 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 10:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| FlixBus | 6h 5m | 22:35 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 04:40 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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| FlixBus | 6h 15m | 22:25 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 04:40 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:25:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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| National Express | 7h 45m | 05:30 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 13:15 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express4h 17m011:33SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:30CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:33:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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FlixBus2h 50m013:00CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 13:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| National Express | 8h 30m | 04:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 13:15 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| National Express | 8h 25m | 04:50 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 13:15 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express4h 17m011:33SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:30CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:33:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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FlixBus2h 50m013:00CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 13:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 4h 55m | 10:55 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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| FlixBus | 6h 5m | 22:35 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 04:40 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 22:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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| FlixBus | 5h 5m | 10:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 5m | 10:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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| FlixBus | 5h 50m | 08:10 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 14:00 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:10:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| FlixBus | 6h 0m | 08:00 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 14:00 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 5m | 10:45 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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| FlixBus | 4h 55m | 10:55 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:50 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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| National Express | 3h 30m | 12:05 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from National Express goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| National Express | 3h 22m | 12:13 | Swansea | University Bay Campus | 15:35 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:13:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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| FlixBus | 6h 0m | 08:00 | Swansea | City Bus Station | 14:00 | Reading | Mereoak Park & Ride | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from City Bus Station, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express4h 17m011:33SwanseaUniversity Bay Campus12:30CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University Bay Campus, Swansea (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:33:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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FlixBus2h 50m013:00CardiffKingsway Coach Stop15:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 13:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swansea to Reading is £9 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Swansea and Reading
Facts about coaches from Swansea to Reading
Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Swansea to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swansea to Reading starting from £9!
| Cheapest Bus | £9 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 22m |
| Earliest Coach | 04:45 |
| Latest Coach | 22:35 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 8 Ø |
| Distance | 206.3 km |
| Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Swansea to Reading
Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Swansea for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.
The cheapest time to travel from Swansea to Reading
How to save money travelling from Swansea to Reading
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 coaches from Swansea to Reading are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Reading
National Express from Swansea to Reading
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Swansea to Reading:
| Cheapest Price | £16 |
| Fastest Coach | 3h 22m |
| Earliest Coach | 04:45 |
| Last Coach | 12:13 |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 09/12/2025 |
FlixBus from Swansea to Reading
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Swansea to Reading:
| Cheapest Price | £12 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 55m |
| Earliest Coach | 08:00 |
| Last Coach | 22:35 |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 11/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Swansea and Reading
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Swansea and Reading.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Swansea to Reading
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Swansea to Reading
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