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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 prices starting from $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $48 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
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 AM1h50London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:50 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM1h50London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:50 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W346487:48 PM0h49London Paddington (PAD)8:37 PMSwindon station (SWI)$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G149569:30 AM0h51London Paddington (PAD)10:21 AMSwindon station (SWI)$291One-way0 transfers
- G149708:30 PM0h53London Paddington (PAD)9:23 PMSwindon station (SWI)$291One-way0 transfers
- W3468010:00 AM0h53London Paddington (PAD)10:53 AMSwindon station (SWI)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h20London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station12:50 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM2h10London, Victoria Coach Station9:40 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swindon:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swindon costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 14 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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