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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m 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 |
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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 Northampton to Swindon:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Swindon costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
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.
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington1:18 PM2h36Northampton station (NMP)3:54 PMSwindon station (SWI)$711One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington1:18 PM2h36Northampton station (NMP)3:54 PMSwindon station (SWI)$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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W35374 · W346321:40 PM2h31Northampton station (NMP)4:11 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1101One-way3 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
W347122:18 PM2h35Northampton station (NMP)4:53 PMSwindon station (SWI)$891One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
W346341:48 PM2h50Northampton station (NMP)4:38 PMSwindon station (SWI)$971One-way2 transfers
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W35376 · Y152952:40 PM2h35Northampton station (NMP)5:15 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1101One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Swindon:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Swindon costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
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