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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swindon:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swindon costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.58. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 3h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Swindon
How to get from Sheffield to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX564 · NX4019:00 AM7h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:25 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX564 · NX4019:00 AM7h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:25 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01163+
C489674:56 PM2h59Sheffield station (SHF)7:55 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W29915+C489707:56 PM3h01Sheffield station (SHF)10:57 PMSwindon station (SWI)$641One-way1 transfer
- G01152+C058712:57 PM3h04Sheffield station (SHF)6:01 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1041One-way1 transfer
- W29913+C489686:56 PM3h05Sheffield station (SHF)10:01 PMSwindon station (SWI)$1041One-way1 transfer
- NX564 · NX4019:00 AM7h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:30 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)$321One-way1 transfer
- NX564 · NX40112:45 PM8h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:40 PMSwindon, Queen's Drive$381One-way1 transfer
- NX564 · NX40112:45 PM9h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:45 PMSwindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swindon:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swindon costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
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