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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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €66.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:
A train is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (34m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Swindon
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.
7:15 PM 4h00 Oxford 11:15 PM Swindon €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 PM 4h00 Oxford 11:15 PM Swindon €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:50 PM 3h40 Oxford 4:30 PM Swindon €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:15 PM 4h00 Oxford 10:15 PM Swindon €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swindon:
A train is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Swindon costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 11 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.
- 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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