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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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€70 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Swindon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Swindon costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Freshbrook.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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