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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swindon to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Swindon to Reading from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£22
tomorrow
£22
Sunday
Monday
£19
Tuesday
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 15:00 Swindon Central Coach Station 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
National Express 5h 11m 15:04 Swindon Queen's Drive 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
National Express 5h 7m 15:08 Swindon Coate Water 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
National Express 4h 55m 05:25 Swindon Central Coach Station 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 4h 51m 05:29 Swindon Queen's Drive 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 56m 15:19 Swindon Queen's Drive 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
National Express 4h 52m 15:23 Swindon Coate Water 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £22
National Express 4h 21m 05:59 Swindon Queen's Drive 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 4h 18m 06:02 Swindon Coate Water 10:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 5h 0m 15:15 Swindon Central Coach Station 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 15m 15:00 Swindon Central Coach Station 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £19
National Express 5h 11m 15:04 Swindon Queen's Drive 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £19
National Express 5h 7m 15:08 Swindon Coate Water 20:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £19
National Express 6h 45m 10:15 Swindon Central Coach Station 17:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 6h 41m 10:19 Swindon Queen's Drive 17:00 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via Gloucester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      07:55
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      09:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      10:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      14:00
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 58m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 5m 08:10 Swindon Central Coach Station 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 5h 1m 08:14 Swindon Queen's Drive 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 4h 58m 08:17 Swindon Coate Water 13:15 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £20
National Express 5h 20m 05:25 Swindon Central Coach Station 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £21
National Express 5h 16m 05:29 Swindon Queen's Drive 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via Gloucester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      07:55
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      09:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      10:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      14:00
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 7m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 13:15 Swindon Central Coach Station 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 6h 1m 13:19 Swindon Queen's Drive 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 5h 57m 13:23 Swindon Coate Water 19:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £23
National Express 5h 20m 05:25 Swindon Central Coach Station 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £24
National Express 5h 16m 05:29 Swindon Queen's Drive 10:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Reading via Gloucester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      07:55
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      09:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      10:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      14:00
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 49m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swindon to Reading is £17 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Swindon and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Swindon and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Swindon to Reading. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Swindon and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 coaches from Swindon to Reading, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swindon and Reading, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swindon to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Swindon to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swindon to Reading starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 4h 18m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Latest Coach 13:23
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 57.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Swindon to Reading

Every day, 10 buses from 1 coach companies leave Swindon for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£22
Saturday 06/12
£24
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£19
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£20
Thursday 11/12
£23
Friday 12/12
£17
Saturday 13/12
£20
Sunday 14/12
£17
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£49
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Swindon to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swindon to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swindon to Reading. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swindon to Reading, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Swindon to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between Swindon to Reading from our users.

National Express from Swindon to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Swindon to Reading:

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 4h 18m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 13:23
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swindon and Reading

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Swindon and Reading.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Swindon to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Swindon to Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swindon to Reading

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

FAQs about the Swindon to Reading bus

How much does a Swindon - Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swindon - Reading bus trip is available from £17 and takes 5h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Swindon to Reading is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Swindon - Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Swindon to Reading is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Swindon take?

The quickest coach from Swindon to Reading is provided by National Express and takes 4h 18m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swindon to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Swindon at 05:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Swindon to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Swindon at 13:23. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Swindon - Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swindon to Reading can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Swindon 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Reading from Swindon?

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

What equipment is available for the Swindon 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 travelling 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 Swindon to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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