Swindon to London Stansted Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€39

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€55

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 24 m

Trains on Sep 17

29

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swindon to London Stansted Airport will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Swindon to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Great Western RailwayW35242+Elizabeth lineC37656+Greater AngliaP02917
    8:06 PM2h31
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14912+Elizabeth lineC38101+Greater AngliaP66297
    8:41 PM2h26
    Swindon station (SWI)
    11:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14913+Elizabeth lineC38171+Greater AngliaP66341
    9:41 PM2h28
    Swindon station (SWI)
    12:09 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG14911+Elizabeth lineC38025+Greater AngliaP66252
    7:40 PM2h27
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15055+Elizabeth lineC38135+Greater AngliaP66326
    9:05 PM2h34
    Swindon station (SWI)
    11:39 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    391One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Swindon to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, while a train costs an average of €74.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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Train
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Driving

€74

Average price

€53

Average price

Cheapest

€35

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is a bus with an average price of €53.

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London Stansted Airport:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport costing on average €74.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Swindon to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around €74 compared to roughly €35 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 London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14896+Elizabeth lineC37761+Greater AngliaP662948:10 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h27
10:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35167+Elizabeth lineC37770+Greater AngliaP663088:25 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h30
10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14897+Elizabeth lineC37803+Greater AngliaP663238:40 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h27
11:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35169+Elizabeth lineC38186+Greater AngliaP029218:50 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h33
11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14898+Elizabeth lineC37841+Greater AngliaP029239:15 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h22
11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15041+Elizabeth lineC37849+Greater AngliaP663609:20 AM Swindon station (SWI)
2h35
11:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35188+Elizabeth lineC37952+Greater AngliaP664963:19 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h21
5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14906+Elizabeth lineC38007+Greater AngliaP029023:41 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h29
6:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15048+Elizabeth lineC37604+Greater AngliaP029043:51 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h36
6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14907+Elizabeth lineC37671+Greater AngliaP660904:11 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h31
6:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15049+Elizabeth lineC38086+Greater AngliaP661024:20 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h37
6:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14908+Elizabeth lineC37741+Greater AngliaP661124:41 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h29
7:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35194+Elizabeth lineC37766+Greater AngliaP661244:53 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h35
7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34510+Elizabeth lineC37808+Greater AngliaP661365:12 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h30
7:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35435+Elizabeth lineC38197+Greater AngliaP661485:19 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h40
7:59 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34513+Elizabeth lineC37863+Greater AngliaP661605:41 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h27
8:08 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35196+Elizabeth lineC37438+Greater AngliaP029105:51 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h33
8:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14909+Elizabeth lineC37905+Greater AngliaP029016:11 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h26
8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35198+Elizabeth lineC37494+Greater AngliaP661966:19 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h36
8:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35200+Elizabeth lineC37954+Greater AngliaP662196:51 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h32
9:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34519+Elizabeth lineC37985+Greater AngliaP662307:11 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h26
9:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15050+Elizabeth lineC37993+Greater AngliaP662417:17 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h37
9:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14911+Elizabeth lineC38025+Greater AngliaP662527:40 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h27
10:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35242+Elizabeth lineC37656+Greater AngliaP029178:06 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h31
10:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35202+Elizabeth lineC37674+Greater AngliaP029198:20 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h35
10:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14912+Elizabeth lineC38101+Greater AngliaP662978:41 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h26
11:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15055+Elizabeth lineC38135+Greater AngliaP663269:05 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h34
11:39 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14913+Elizabeth lineC38171+Greater AngliaP663419:41 PM Swindon station (SWI)
2h28
12:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Swindon to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 1h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €23
Distance
90 miles (146 km)
Average train duration
1h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
€24
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 47m
First train
4:28 AM
Last train
10:32 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €23

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Swindon to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Swindon and London Stansted Airport from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€24
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
€38
Greater Anglia frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Swindon to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Swindon to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €24, while the average price is around €74.
The train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport takes 1h 47m and runs 10 per day.
The distance by train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is 90 miles (146 km).
The first train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4:28 AM.
The last train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport leaves at 10:32 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
There is no direct train service currently available from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is by bus, with a cost of around €23.
The train journey from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, with some stretches of countryside.
A day trip from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 47m and the distance is 90 miles (146 km). Trains are available 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
Since neither Swindon nor London Stansted Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Stansted Airport include London, Cambridge, Peterborough, Bishop's Stortford, Norwich.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Swindon to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Swindon to London Stansted Airport

Most Swindon to London Stansted Airport trains use the Swindon to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Swindon
Arrival train stations in London
SwindonSwindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre

Bus82, 49 · 6m · €4 · every ~6 min

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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