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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Bristol Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bristol Airport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bristol Airport costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Bristol Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 1m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Swindon to Bristol Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Bristol Airport trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 AM Swindon | 1h33 | 8:53 AM Bristol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Bristol Airport
Trains from Swindon to Bristol Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 10:55. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 6:20 AM |
Last train 10:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swindon to Bristol Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swindon and Bristol Airport from $14 (€11). 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 Swindon to Bristol Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Bristol Airport 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 Bristol Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swindon to Bristol Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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