How to travel from Swindon to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Reading is around 65km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 29min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Reading by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration29min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Reading.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance65km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Reading

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Reading by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 29min.

The distance between Swindon and Reading is around 65km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)

It takes around 29min to get from Swindon and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Reading is to take the train which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Reading. It typically takes around 29min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swindon and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 29min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Reading. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 29min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 29min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 29min.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Reading. The distance is around 65km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 29min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Transport options from Swindon to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
29min
£18($21)
every 20 mins66km (41 miles)
Taxi
48min
£95($110)
on demand65km (41 miles)
Drive
48min
£12($14)
on demand65km (41 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading