4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Cheltenham to Swindon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Swindon costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Swindon
How to get from Cheltenham to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM0h55Cheltenham4:30 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:35 PM0h55Cheltenham4:30 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:35 PM0h55Cheltenham4:30 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM1h00Cheltenham4:40 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 07
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Swindon.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Swindon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Swindon costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Travelling from Cheltenham to Swindon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
