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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 $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m 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 $13 (€10) 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:
Bus takes on average 56m.
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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.
8:45 PM0h50Cheltenham9:35 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
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- 8:45 PM0h50Cheltenham9:35 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 PM0h50Cheltenham9:35 PMSwindon$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:35 PM0h55Cheltenham8:30 PMSwindon$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Swindon:
A bus is $13 (€10) 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:
Bus 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 and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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