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Compare train and bus for Newport to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Newport to Swindon:
A train is $0.92 (€0.76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Swindon costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Newport to Swindon
How to get from Newport to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 AM1h10Newport2:20 AMSwindon$161One-way0 transfers
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1:10 AM1h10Newport2:20 AMSwindon$161One-way0 transfers
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1:10 AM1h10Newport2:20 AMSwindon$161One-way0 transfers
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9:20 AM7h10Newport4:30 PMSwindon$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Swindon:
A train is $0.92 (€0.76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Swindon costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Queensway and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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