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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 3h 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 $43.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Nottingham to Swindon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swindon costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Swindon
How to get from Nottingham to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM7h15Nottingham, University of Nottingham1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM7h15Nottingham, University of Nottingham1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01090 · G01145+
W354389:56 AM3h21Nottingham station (NOT)1:17 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1561One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C50037+
EM7927008:17 AM4h00Nottingham station (NOT)12:17 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1561One-way2 transfers
G01090+
C489729:56 AM4h03Nottingham station (NOT)1:59 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1561One-way1 transfer
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C01226+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:50 AM3h45Nottingham station (NOT)12:35 PMSwindon station (SWI)$2071One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM7h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:35 AMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM8h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:50 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM6h10Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:40 PMSwindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swindon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swindon costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
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