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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Swindon:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Swindon costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Swindon
How to get from Cambridge to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)10:40 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)10:40 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington12:12 PM2h25Cambridge station (CBG)2:37 PMSwindon station (SWI)$681One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C3823412:21 PM2h47Cambridge station (CBG)3:08 PMSwindon station (SWI)$591One-way2 transfers - G77000+G14964+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington12:42 PM2h41Cambridge station (CBG)3:23 PMSwindon station (SWI)$631One-way2 transfers
- G77005+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W346301:12 PM2h26Cambridge station (CBG)3:38 PMSwindon station (SWI)$681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM5h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:35 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$261One-way1 transfer
NX728 · NX4016:15 PM4h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:10 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive$751One-way1 transfer- NX728 · NX4016:15 PM5h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:15 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Swindon:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Swindon costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Swindon, Queen's Drive.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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