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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Swindon:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Swindon costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-76.75. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 PM3h23Milton Keynes12:48 AMSwindonFind prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Swindon:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Swindon costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Swindon by train.
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