- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.










Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1h 35m
Average duration
2h 29m
Buses per day
23
Distance
107 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 55m by bus vs 1h 57m by car) and save roughly $35 (€29) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $47 (€39)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:09AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:19AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h55 | 5:20 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h15 | 5:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX403 | 4:59 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h21 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX403 | 4:59 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 1h46 | 6:45 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 · NX032 | 5:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 4h46 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 5:29 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h16 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 5:29 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h51 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 8:09 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h16 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 8:09 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h41 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 · NX032 | 8:09 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h36 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 10:19 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h06 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 · NX032 | 10:19 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h56 | 1:15 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX401 | Delayed 11:49 AM 10:19 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive | 2h31 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h10 | 2:15 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h40 | 2:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | Delayed 12:49 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h06 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | On time 12:49 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h31 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | On time 3:04 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h46 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | On time 3:04 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h21 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | On time 5:15 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h10 | 7:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | On time 5:15 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h35 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h35 | 12:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h55 | 12:35 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Swindon to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10% for good service.
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London Victoria Coach Station, London -> London Victoria Station, London
Buses from Swindon to London are operated by National Express Coaches. The coach service provides nine journeys a day with a travel time of approximately 2-3 hours. The first coach departs in the early hours with the second leaving at dawn and then consistently throughout the morning and afternoon. The last coach for London departs mid-evening, arriving late at night in London. Bus travel is also provided by Megabus who depart three times a day, twice in the early morning and once in the early evening.
Coaches from Swindon depart from Swindon Bus Station which is located at the very heart of Swindon town centre, just south of the train station. The bus station can be easily reached on foot from anywhere in central Swindon or from the train station. Most local bus routes also terminate at the bus station. Public bus services in Swindon run from around 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Those wishing to board one of the first two coaches of the day will need to book a taxi to the bus station.
The capital of the UK and the country's biggest centre for arts, culture and entertainment, London is one of the world's most enduring cities. Whether you want to shop on Oxford Street, reach dizzy heights on the London Eye, St Paul's or the Shard or perhaps take a boat trip down the Thames, this is the city that offers it all. Coaches from Swindon arrive at Victoria Coach Station which is a short walk from London Victoria Station, a major transport hub in Southwest London. From Victoria Underground, travellers can board a Victoria or Circle Line train to reach central London in less than 15 minutes. Tubes operate from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Between these times, a number of night buses also operate out of Victoria Station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Swindon to London buses use the Swindon, Queen's Drive to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station). Use this guide to compare Swindon and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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