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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swindon:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swindon costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Swindon
How to get from Birmingham to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NX444
6:30 PM 6h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:05 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX444
6:30 PM 6h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:05 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01154+
W352415:12 PM 1h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:03 PM Swindon station (SWI) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01118+G15443
4:30 PM 2h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 6:35 PM Swindon station (SWI) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01153+W35239
4:12 PM 1h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 6:03 PM Swindon station (SWI) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29909+G15055
7:12 PM 1h51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:03 PM Swindon station (SWI) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX210 · NX401
7:25 AM 4h25 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:50 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · NX401
7:25 AM 4h30 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:55 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX210 · NX401
9:00 AM 5h25 Birmingham, Coach Station 2:25 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Swindon:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Swindon costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways to go to Swindon by train.
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