Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Swindon?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swindon: 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).

Which travel companies can get me from London to Swindon?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus. Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.

Can I find a direct route between London and Swindon?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Swindon with the following travel companies: 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus. 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 zł36, while a train costs an average of zł169.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
zł169 Average price	zł36 Average price Cheapest	zł182 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Swindon is a bus with an average price of zł36.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:

A bus is zł133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average zł169.

The fastest way to travel from London to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Swindon including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Swindon among Omio's users.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 25m faster (1h 27m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly zł13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł169 vs zł182). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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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.

NX401
9:30 AM2h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:50 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive
zł431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

NX401
9:30 AM2h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:50 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive
zł431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

G14962
1:30 PM0h49
London Paddington (PAD)
2:19 PMSwindon station (SWI)
zł1911One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

G14961
1:00 PM0h54
London Paddington (PAD)
1:54 PMSwindon station (SWI)
zł1761One-way
0 transfers
G14974
10:30 PM0h55
London Paddington (PAD)
11:25 PMSwindon station (SWI)
zł1761One-way
0 transfers
G14963
2:00 PM0h56
London Paddington (PAD)
2:56 PMSwindon station (SWI)
zł1761One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
6:00 AM1h50
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
7:50 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
zł501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:30 PM2h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
zł501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
8:00 AM2h20
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
10:20 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
zł521One-way
0 transfers

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If you want to travel from London to Swindon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 56,10% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Swindon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Swindon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Swindon is a bus with an average price of zł36.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:

A bus is zł133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average zł169.

The fastest way to travel from London to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

The distance from London to Swindon is approximately 71 miles (115 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Swindon is:

Around 14 buses per day.
Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swindon:

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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Swindon with the following travel companies:

13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
9 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Omio customers who travel from London to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham, Reading. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Swindon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.

For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.

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