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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
$12
tomorrow
$27
Sunday
$17
Monday
$12
Tuesday
$11
Wednesday
$9
Thursday
$14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 40m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $12
National Express 3h 32m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $12
National Express 8h 35m 4:45 AM Swansea City Bus Station 1:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $33
National Express 8h 30m 4:50 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 1:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $27
FlixBus 4h 50m 11:00 AM Swansea City Bus Station 3:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $31
FlixBus 4h 40m 11:10 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
FlixBus 5h 20m 11:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Port Talbot, you can save more than $18? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 67%
      3h 10m
      Swansea
      7 mi
      12:25 PM
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      3:35 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Bridgend, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Swansea
      City Bus Station
      11:15 AM
      Bridgend
      Designer Outlet
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Bridgend
      Designer Outlet
      3:35 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 33m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $17
National Express 7h 45m 5:30 AM Swansea City Bus Station 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
National Express 7h 40m 5:35 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Port Talbot, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      3h 10m
      Swansea
      7 mi
      12:25 PM
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      3:35 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $12
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $12
FlixBus 4h 50m 9:15 AM Swansea City Bus Station 2:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $22
FlixBus 4h 40m 9:25 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 2:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $23
FlixBus 5h 20m 11:20 PM Swansea City Bus Station 4:40 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $11
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $11
National Express 9h 15m 4:00 AM Swansea City Bus Station 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
National Express 9h 10m 4:05 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $9
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 4h 50m 9:15 AM Swansea City Bus Station 2:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $21
FlixBus 4h 50m 11:00 AM Swansea City Bus Station 3:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $21
FlixBus 4h 40m 9:25 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 2:05 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 12:05 PM Swansea City Bus Station 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $14
National Express 3h 22m 12:13 PM Swansea University Bay Campus 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $14
National Express 9h 15m 4:00 AM Swansea City Bus Station 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
National Express 9h 10m 4:05 AM Swansea University Bay Campus 1:15 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Swansea to Reading via Port Talbot, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      3h 10m
      Swansea
      7 mi
      12:25 PM
      Port Talbot
      Bus Stop
      3:35 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Swansea to Reading is $9 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Swansea to Reading. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Swansea and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 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 7 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 Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 12:13 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 128.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Swansea to Reading

Every day, 7 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 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
$12
Saturday 07/25
$27
Sunday 07/26
$17
Monday 07/27
$12
Tuesday 07/28
$11
Wednesday 07/29
$9
Thursday 07/30
$14
Friday 07/31
$27
Saturday 08/01
$11
Sunday 08/02
$17
Monday 08/03
$14
Tuesday 08/04
$9
Wednesday 08/05
$21
Thursday 08/06
$12
Friday 08/07
$12
Saturday 08/08
$11
Sunday 08/09
$14
Monday 08/10
$11
Tuesday 08/11
$11
Wednesday 08/12
$29
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$29
Saturday 08/15

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 $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swansea to Reading. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swansea to Reading, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Swansea to Reading

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

National Express from Swansea to Reading

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 3h 22m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Last Bus 12:13 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/24/2026

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 $9 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 $9 and $55. 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 7 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 $27. 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 4:45 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 12:13 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Swansea to Reading?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Swansea and Reading. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Swansea to Reading?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Swansea and Reading change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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