How to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon

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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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$50

Average price

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$83

Average price

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Swindon costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Portsmouth to Swindon among Omio's users.

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from Portsmouth to Swindon

How to get from Portsmouth to Swindon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayP22726 · P22589
    9:27 AM2h41
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:08 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP22726 · P22589
    9:27 AM2h41
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:08 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22724+CrossCountryC74879+Great Western RailwayP22622
    8:27 AM2h13
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:40 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22724 · P29627
    8:27 AM3h11
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:38 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL73401+Great Western RailwayP30642 · P22624
    9:19 AM2h18
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:37 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22726+CrossCountryC72316+Great Western RailwayP22655
    9:27 AM2h26
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:53 AMSwindon station (SWI)
    $891One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX401
    9:00 AM5h25
    Portsmouth, University
    2:25 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX401
    9:00 AM5h30
    Portsmouth, University
    2:30 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX401
    9:20 AM5h10
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    2:30 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Swindon costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Swindon is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Swindon is:
  • Around 15 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Swindon:
  • 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, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
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, first_great_western 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.

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