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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 an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 €48, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Swindon:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Swindon costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Swindon:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Swindon costing on average €131.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Swindon by train.
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