How to travel from Cardiff to Swindon

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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€33

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€13

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Cheapest

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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30m

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2h 41m

Average total duration

2h 11m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Cardiff to Swindon

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailP22799
10:18AM1h01
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:19AMSwindon station (SWI)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45AM7h45
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
04:30PMSwindon
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22798
09:49AM0h58
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:47AMSwindon station (SWI)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22802
11:50AM0h58
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:48PMSwindon station (SWI)
$491One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22801
11:18AM1h00
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:18PMSwindon station (SWI)
$491One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22797
09:19AM1h00
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:19AMSwindon station (SWI)
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM8h00
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
06:40PMSwindon
$431One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM7h50
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
10:40PMSwindon
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45AM8h05
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
12:50PMSwindon
$491One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Swindon costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Cardiff to Swindon is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Swindon is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Swindon with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff 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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