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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swindon:
A bus is $40 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 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 2h 47m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM3h10Luton1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM3h10Luton1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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X294339:13 AM2h26Luton station (LUT)11:39 AMSwindon station (SWI)$1151One-way2 transfers
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C384558:57 AM2h28Luton station (LUT)11:25 AMSwindon station (SWI)$571One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:57 AM2h31Luton station (LUT)10:28 AMSwindon station (SWI)$571One-way2 transfers
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X077898:42 AM2h35Luton station (LUT)11:17 AMSwindon station (SWI)$571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM2h35Luton10:50 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM2h55Luton2:30 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM3h20Luton10:20 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swindon:
A bus is $40 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 3h 17m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Swindon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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