How to travel from Southampton to Swindon

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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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Driving

$52

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$22

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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30m

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2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

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30m

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1h 22m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Swindon costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

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

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from Southampton to Swindon

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayP22736 · P32816
    3:11 PM1h55
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:06 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP22736 · P32816
    3:11 PM1h55
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:06 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74882+Great Western RailwayP22636
    4:15 PM1h24
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:39 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22738 · P29666
    4:11 PM2h28
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    6:39 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC72344+Great Western RailwayP29892
    3:15 PM1h38
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    4:53 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayP61405 · P61365+Great Western RailwayP32274 · P29895
    3:30 PM1h49
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    5:19 PMSwindon station (SWI)
    $1131One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Swindon costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from Southampton to Swindon is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Swindon is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton 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 Southampton to Swindon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swindon by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton 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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