The average train between Reading and Swindon takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Swindon. 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 every 20 minutes between Reading and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Swindon at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Swindon station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Reading to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Reading to Swindon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Swindon is 57.2 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Swindon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 31 min.