Trains from Reading to Swansea

Reading to Swansea train information

Which operators can I use?

The trip between Reading, located in England and Swansea, situated in Wales is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes around 2h42m by train because of the 129 miles to travel to Swansea from Reading. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Reading to Swansea train tickets

Reading - Swansea prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Swansea by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Reading - Swansea: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Purchasing your train beforehand is almost always cheaper than leaving it to the last minute. However, as you may see in the table above, the price of train tickets Reading to Swansea tend to be stable and cost £41.

Best prices for Reading to Swansea trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Swansea by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Swansea to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Reading - Swansea train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Reading Swansea train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Reading to Swansea? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Reading Swansea ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Reading to Swansea (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey