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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $163.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swindon:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swindon costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 34m by train vs 3h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $163 compared to roughly $68 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.
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.
4:30 PM8h05Leeds12:35 AMSwindon$361One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM8h05Leeds12:35 AMSwindon$361One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM8h05Leeds12:35 AMSwindon$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swindon:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swindon costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 15 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- 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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