How to travel from Exeter to Swindon

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 95 miles (153 km)

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Bus
Driving

$51

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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Megabus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Swindon costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Swindon among Omio's users.

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from Exeter to Swindon

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

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Exeter to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:14 PM1h52
    Exeter
    11:06 PMSwindon
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:14 PM1h52
    Exeter
    11:06 PMSwindon
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Cross Country
    1:27 PM1h40
    Exeter
    3:07 PMSwindon
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:32 AM3h25
    Exeter
    12:57 PMSwindon
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3:35 PM3h59
    Exeter
    7:34 PMSwindon
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:59 AM2h40
    Exeter
    10:39 AMSwindon
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Swindon costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 59m.

The distance from Exeter to Swindon is approximately 95 miles (153 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Swindon is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter 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 Exeter to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Exeter to Swindon:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Exeter 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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