4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Swindon
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Swindon will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Swindon without transferring at least once.
L80195+
G15007 · G149029:22 AM2h46Bournemouth station (BMH)12:08 PMSwindon station (SWI)$441One-way2 transfers- L80267+G15021 · Y805715:22 PM3h26Bournemouth station (BMH)8:48 PMSwindon station (SWI)$441One-way2 transfers
- L80287+W35041 · C488537:22 PM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)9:58 PMSwindon station (SWI)$441One-way2 transfers
- L80201+G15009 · G1537110:22 AM2h43Bournemouth station (BMH)1:05 PMSwindon station (SWI)$441One-way2 transfers
- L80237+G15016 · C488502:22 PM2h44Bournemouth station (BMH)5:06 PMSwindon station (SWI)$441One-way2 transfers
G00895+V963033:45 PM2h04Bournemouth station (BMH)5:49 PMSwindon station (SWI)$891One-way1 transfer- G00861+W346869:45 AM2h08Bournemouth station (BMH)11:53 AMSwindon station (SWI)$541One-way1 transfer
- G00891+W347122:45 PM2h08Bournemouth station (BMH)4:53 PMSwindon station (SWI)$721One-way1 transfer
- G00912+V963015:45 PM2h08Bournemouth station (BMH)7:53 PMSwindon station (SWI)$541One-way1 transfer
- G00918+W347376:45 PM2h08Bournemouth station (BMH)8:53 PMSwindon station (SWI)$541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Bournemouth to Swindon:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Swindon costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-44.91 (€-36.96). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Swindon trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L78764+G15005 · G14901 | 8:18 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h20 | 11:38 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00858+W34680 | 8:40 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h13 | 10:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80195+G15007 · G14902 | 9:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h46 | 12:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00861+W34686 | 9:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h08 | 11:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80068 · L79940+C03050 · W35069 | 9:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h28 | 12:27 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| L80201+G15009 · G15371 | 10:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h43 | 1:05 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G15522 · G14904+L80084 | 10:25 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h43 | 2:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00866+G14959 | 10:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h14 | 12:59 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80207+G15011 · W34498 | 11:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h17 | 2:39 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00875+G14961 | 11:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h09 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34999 · G15372+L80217 | 12:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h39 | 3:01 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00879+G14963 | 12:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h11 | 2:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80227+G15014 · G14907 | 1:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h46 | 4:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00887+W34706 | 1:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h09 | 3:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80237+G15016 · C48850 | 2:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h44 | 5:06 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| L80120+G15527 · G14909 | 2:25 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h45 | 6:10 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00891+W34712 | 2:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h08 | 4:53 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80105 · L79970+C03075 · G14966 | 2:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h22 | 5:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| L80247+G15018 · G14910 | 3:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h17 | 6:39 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00895+V96303 | 3:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h04 | 5:49 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80115 · L79976+C03080 · G14967 | 3:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h20 | 6:19 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| G15020 · G15373+L80257 | 4:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h59 | 7:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G15020 · W34519+L80257 | 4:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h46 | 7:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00901+W34726 | 4:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h11 | 6:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80123 · L79982+C03085 · G14968 | 4:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h20 | 7:19 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| G15021 · W34523+L80267 | 5:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h46 | 8:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G15021 · Y80571+L80267 | 5:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h26 | 8:48 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00912+V96301 | 5:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h08 | 7:53 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80133 · L79988 · L79302+G14969 | 5:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h24 | 8:23 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| G15023 · G14913+L80277 | 6:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h17 | 9:39 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00918+W34737 | 6:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h08 | 8:53 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80143 · L79994 · L79303+W35086 | 6:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h30 | 9:29 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| W35041 · C48853+L80287 | 7:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h36 | 9:58 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00925+G14971 | 7:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h12 | 9:57 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| L80153 · L84475+C03102 · G14972 | 7:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2h57 | 10:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| L80297+C03104 · G14974 | 8:22 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3h03 | 11:25 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Swindon
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Trains from Bournemouth to Swindon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Swindon trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Swindon from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bournemouth to Swindon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Swindon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bournemouth to Swindon
Most Bournemouth to Swindon trains use the Bournemouth to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Swindon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bournemouth station do trains to Swindon leave from?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Swindon station do trains from Bournemouth arrive at?
Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre
Swindon train station facilities and services
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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