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Compare bus and train for London to Chippenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chippenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Chippenham
Compare the available ways to get from London to Chippenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Chippenham:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chippenham costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Chippenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 2h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $54 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 London to Chippenham
How to get from London to Chippenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Chippenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h14 London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road) 11:59 PM Chippenham, Town Bridge $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h14 London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road) 11:59 PM Chippenham, Town Bridge $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G1495710:30 AM 1h02 London Paddington (PAD) 11:32 AM Chippenham station (CPM) $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G1496012:30 PM 1h07 London Paddington (PAD) 1:37 PM Chippenham station (CPM) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
G1495811:30 AM 1h03 London Paddington (PAD) 12:33 PM Chippenham station (CPM) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
G1495912:00 PM 1h12 London Paddington (PAD) 1:12 PM Chippenham station (CPM) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM 2h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:55 PM Chippenham, Town Bridge $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h25 London, Earls Court Station (Warwick Road) 12:10 AM Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth o/s Sainsburys $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h29 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:59 PM Chippenham, Town Bridge $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Chippenham:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chippenham costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Chippenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Chippenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Chippenham station (CPM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chippenham, Town Bridge.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Chippenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Chippenham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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