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Trains to Reading West from Swansea
It takes an average of 3h 5m to travel from Swansea to Reading West by train, over a distance of around 127 miles (205 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Swansea to Reading West and tickets for this journey start from £43.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:23 | |
| Departure station | Swansea | |
| Arrival station | Reading West | |
| Journey time | From 2h 32m | |
| Distance | 127 miles (205 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.50 | |
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Trains to Reading West from Swansea
Want to travel from Swansea to Reading West by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 3 hours 5 minutes to travel from Swansea to Reading West by train. You'll find on average 9 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Reading West by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales.
The journey from Swansea to Reading West starts at £43.50. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Swansea to Reading West?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
Train tickets from Swansea to Reading West start at £43.50§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.
3. Use a Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.
4. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
5. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
6. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Swansea to Reading West is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.