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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 train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Swindon:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Swindon costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
3:32 AM2h45Milton Keynes6:17 AMSwindon$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:32 AM2h45Milton Keynes6:17 AMSwindon$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:32 AM2h45Milton Keynes6:17 AMSwindon$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:07 AM3h20Milton Keynes10:27 AMSwindon$1281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Swindon:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Swindon costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Swindon by train.
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