How to travel from Cardiff to Swindon

There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Swindon including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Swindon is a bus with an average price of zł50.

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

A bus is zł116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Swindon costing on average zł166.

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

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 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Swindon:

• Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
• Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).

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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
• Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Swindon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Swindon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
• 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Swindon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.

For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.