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Compare bus and train for Longford to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Longford to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Swindon:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Swindon costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Swindon
How to get from Longford to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:50 PM 1h15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 12:05 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus10:50 PM 1h15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 12:05 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:50 PM 1h15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 12:05 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus1:10 PM 1h20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 2:30 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM 1h20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 6:35 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM 1h20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 1:10 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Swindon:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Swindon costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Swindon by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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