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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Reading takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 50 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
  2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
4h 11m
£35–72

Swanage to Reading bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Swanage and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 11m.

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