What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Reading is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to Reading?

The distance between Swanage and Reading is 116 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £23 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Swanage to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Reading bus from?

Swanage to Reading bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Reading bus arrive?

Swanage to Reading bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Reading is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Swanage to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Reading.

Swanage to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Reading by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 14m
£23–62
Line 40 bus, train via Basingstoke
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 6m
£21–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 53m
£35–77
Drive 94.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Readingcar 94.1 mi
1h 54m
£23–34
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 38m
£28–72

Swanage to Reading by bus and train

102Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 3h 53m.

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