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 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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$61

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1h 25m

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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 RailP22685 · P22617
07:25AM0h46
Oxford station (OXF)
08:11AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP22685 · P22617
07:25AM0h46
Oxford station (OXF)
08:11AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22685 · P22617
07:25AM0h46
Oxford station (OXF)
08:11AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP32662 · P22754
07:34AM0h52
Oxford station (OXF)
08:26AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP33652 · P29850
07:58AM0h55
Oxford station (OXF)
08:53AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP33651 · P29846
07:04AM0h49
Oxford station (OXF)
07:53AMSwindon station (SWI)
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALGW · NX401
08:30AM3h20
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
11:50AMSwindon, Queen's Drive
$691One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALGW · NX401
08:30AM3h25
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
11:55AMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)
$691One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALHR · NX401
10:50AM3h30
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
02:20PMSwindon, Queen's Drive
$721One-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 $14 (€11).

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

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

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 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.

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, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
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, Stagecoach West to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western 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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