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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds 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 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swindon:
A bus is $106 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swindon costing on average $153 (€122).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Swindon
How to get from Leeds to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM7h35Leeds2:20 PMSwindon$441One-way0 transfers
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6:45 AM7h35Leeds2:20 PMSwindon$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 AM7h35Leeds2:20 PMSwindon$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:10 AM11h30Leeds10:40 PMSwindon$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swindon:
A bus is $106 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swindon costing on average $153 (€122).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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