How to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon

There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Swindon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Swindon costing on average €70.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 46m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Swindon is approximately 60 miles (97 km).

The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Swindon is:

• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Swindon:

• Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
• Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
• Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
• Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Swindon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.

For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.