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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 31m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:
A train is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
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How to get from Oxford to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM1h23Oxford11:53 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM1h23Oxford11:53 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 AM1h23Oxford11:53 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM3h55Oxford11:10 PMSwindon$801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:
A train is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach West to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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