How to travel from Bristol to Swindon

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Compare train for Bristol to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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$33

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$32

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1h 8m

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1h 27m

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from Bristol to Swindon

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

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

  • Great Western RailwayP22587
    9:00 AM0h43
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:43 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP22587
    9:00 AM0h43
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:43 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74903+Great Western RailwayP22796
    9:00 AM0h37
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:37 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22586
    8:30 AM0h40
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:10 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP29610
    8:00 AM0h38
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75328+Great Western RailwayP22795
    8:33 AM0h45
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:18 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Swindon.

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You can travel between Bristol and Swindon by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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

A bus is $0.97 (€0.77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Swindon costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 57m.

The distance from Bristol to Swindon is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Swindon is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and arrive in Swindon, Freshbrook.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Swindon with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham, Reading. 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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