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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swindon:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swindon costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train 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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
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