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Compare train and bus for London to Swindon
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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $47 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 Swindon
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.
FlixBus6:00 AM 1h50 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:50 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 1h50 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:50 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G14962
1:30 PM 0h49 London Paddington (PAD) 2:19 PM Swindon station (SWI) $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G14958
11:30 AM 0h50 London Paddington (PAD) 12:20 PM Swindon station (SWI) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - G14956
9:30 AM 0h51 London Paddington (PAD) 10:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34680
10:00 AM 0h53 London Paddington (PAD) 10:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 2h10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 10:50 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:30 AM 2h10 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:40 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:15 PM 2h15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 2:30 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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