How to travel from Brighton to Swindon

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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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$30

Average price

Cheapest

$77

Average price

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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30m

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2h 49m

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Fastest

2h 19m

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30m

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2h 22m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Thameslink

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Swindon:

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Swindon costing on average $77 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Swindon among Omio's users.

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from Brighton to Swindon

How to get from Brighton to Swindon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM3h50
    Brighton
    6:00 AMSwindon
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM3h50
    Brighton
    6:00 AMSwindon
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM3h50
    Brighton
    6:00 AMSwindon
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    10:12 AM4h13
    Brighton
    2:25 PMSwindon
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Swindon

Travel to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Swindon:

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Swindon costing on average $77 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

The distance from Brighton to Swindon is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Swindon is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Swindon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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