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Explore cheap prices from Reading to Swansea

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to Swansea, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Thu22May

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Fri23May

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Sat24May

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Sun25May

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Mon26May

£25.00

Tue27May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Reading to Swansea train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Reading to Swansea, starting from £25.00 and averaging £27.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 14m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:04 Reading	07:29 Swansea	7h 25m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:49 Reading	09:02 Swansea	3h 13m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:13 Reading	09:32 Swansea	2h 19m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:13 Reading	10:29 Swansea	2h 16m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:13 Reading	11:30 Swansea	2h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets
10:13 Reading	12:32 Paris	2h 19m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Reading to Swansea train route details

First train

00:04

Last train

23:27

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

Swansea

Journey time

2h 14m

Distance

129 miles

Price

£25.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Swansea

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Reading to Swansea. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Swansea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Swansea ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Reading to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Swansea train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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