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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester 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 train which can get you there in 45m. 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 €7.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Swindon:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Swindon costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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