How to travel from Oxford to Swindon

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 26 miles (42 km)

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$24

Average price

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$69

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$11

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1h 2m

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32m

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30m

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1h 25m

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55m

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57m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:

A train is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Swindon among Omio's users.

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from Oxford to Swindon

How to get from Oxford to Swindon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayG15065
    11:03 AM0h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:32 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayG15065
    11:03 AM0h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:32 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG15065
    11:03 AM0h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:32 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15061
    9:03 AM0h30
    Oxford station (OXF)
    9:33 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35365 · G14939
    11:32 AM0h38
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:10 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35362 · W34617
    10:29 AM0h40
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:09 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX401
    8:30 AM3h20
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    11:50 AMSwindon, Queen's Drive
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX401
    8:30 AM3h25
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    11:55 AMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALHR · NX401
    10:50 AM3h30
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    2:20 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Swindon

Travel to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:

A train is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Oxford to Swindon is approximately 26 miles (42 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Swindon is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Queen's Drive.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Swindon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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