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.

How far is it from Swanage to Reading?

The distance between Swanage and Reading is 100 miles. The road distance is 94.6 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 taxi and train which takes 2h 2m and costs £150 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Swanage to Reading, including transfers.

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 421+ hotels available in Reading.

Swanage to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and line 40 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Reading by taxi, train, car, or bus

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouthtaxi
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 2m
£150–191
Drive 94 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Readingcar 94 mi
1h 54m
£24–34
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 6m
£34–74

Swanage to Reading by bus, foot, and train

118Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Reading.

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Reading. However, you can take the taxi to Bournemouth then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can drive from Swanage to Reading in around 1h 54m.

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