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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 €4. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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€17 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Swindon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Swindon costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Train takes on average 49m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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