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Compare train and bus for London to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €3, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London 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 London to Swindon:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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