How to travel from Cheltenham to Swindon

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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 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)

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from Cheltenham to Swindon

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBus
03:40PM1h00
Cheltenham
04:40PMSwindon
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:40PM1h00
Cheltenham
04:40PMSwindon
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:35PM0h55
Cheltenham
04:30PMSwindon
$51One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Swindon costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Swindon is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Train takes on average 54m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Swindon is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Swindon is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cheltenham to Swindon:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cheltenham to Swindon:
  • 3 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham 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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