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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, while a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Swindon:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Swindon costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $66 (€55) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Coventry to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 5h40 Coventry 10:40 PM Swindon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 5h40 Coventry 10:40 PM Swindon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 5h40 Coventry 10:40 PM Swindon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Swindon:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Swindon costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
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