The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
146 km
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 $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Swindon to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
P29610+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46815
P22585+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46784
P22794+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46831
P22794+
G24652+
P49443 · P46815
P22793+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46800
P22793+
G24617+
P49435 · P46784
P22794+
G24652+
P49443 · P46815
P22793+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46800
P29610+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46815
P22585+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46784Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$69 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22585+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46784 | On time 8:10 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h45 | 10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
P22793+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46800 | On time 8:25 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h42 | 11:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
P22793+ G24617+ P49435 · P46784 | On time 8:25 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h30 | 10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
P29610+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46815 | On time 8:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h43 | 11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
P22794+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46831 | On time 8:50 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h47 | 11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
P22794+ G24652+ P49443 · P46815 | On time 8:50 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2h33 | 11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Swindon to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Swindon to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 16:53 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Fri |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Swindon to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Swindon and London Stansted Airport from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Abellio Greater Anglia
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swindon to London Stansted 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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