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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Swindon:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Swindon costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Swindon
How to get from Norwich to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:10 PM7h05Norwich11:15 PMSwindon$1021One-way0 transfers
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- 4:10 PM7h05Norwich11:15 PMSwindon$1021One-way0 transfers
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- 4:10 PM7h05Norwich11:15 PMSwindon$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Swindon:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Swindon costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Swindon by train.
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