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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Northampton to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Swindon:
A bus is $59 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Swindon costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€71) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$57 (-€48). The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Swindon
How to get from Northampton to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y80776+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
W346716:18 AM 2h36 Northampton station (NMP) 8:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- Y80776+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W34671
6:18 AM 2h36 Northampton station (NMP) 8:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- W70574+
W33635+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+C421737:05 AM 2h33 Northampton station (NMP) 9:38 AM Swindon station (SWI) $146 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
- Y80782+C42186+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
6:41 AM 2h40 Northampton station (NMP) 9:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) $68 1 One-way 2 transfers - Y80785+W34676+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
7:18 AM 2h36 Northampton station (NMP) 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - W00327+
G01134+W351746:42 AM 3h09 Northampton station (NMP) 9:51 AM Swindon station (SWI) $92 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Swindon:
A bus is $59 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Swindon costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton 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 Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
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