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Compare bus and train for Luton to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 €45, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swindon:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Swindon costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€22. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 45m 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 Luton to Swindon
How to get from Luton to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM 2h30 Luton 5:00 PM Swindon €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM 2h30 Luton 5:00 PM Swindon €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM 2h30 Luton 5:00 PM Swindon €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM 2h30 Luton 4:30 PM Swindon €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swindon:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Swindon costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
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