The average train between Reading and Sway takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Sway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Sway. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Sway at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sway. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Sway station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Reading to Sway train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Sway train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sway station.
Book your Reading to Sway train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading and Sway is 86.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Sway via Southampton Central in around 1h 48m.