Travel Information between Oxford and Swindon
| 26 miles (42 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $11 - $12 | |
| Bus • $11 (€10) • 55 min | |
| Train • $12 (€11) • 32 min | |
| Megabus or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or bus to travel 26 miles (42 km) to Swindon from Oxford. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oxford to Swindon.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 travel options from Oxford to Swindon: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Swindon from Oxford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Oxford to Swindon:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $12 (€11).
The quickest way to travel to Swindon from Oxford is by train, which takes on average 32 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 55 min on average.
Swindon is approximately 26 miles (42 km) away from Oxford.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Swindon is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Oxford to Swindon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oxford to Swindon:
- Most travelers board their train from Oxford and arrive in Swindon.
The following travel companies offer services from Oxford to Swindon:
- Travel with Megabus or Stagecoach West for buses to Swindon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Stagecoach West Oxford to Swindon tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western to go to Swindon by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Oxford to Swindon tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Swindon with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Swindon with.
Direct services to Swindon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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