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 an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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€41

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€17

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2h 1m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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2h 25m

Average total duration

1h 55m

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1h 22m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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 €25.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Swindon costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

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.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-23.23. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 22m 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.

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from Southampton to Swindon

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

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

  • National Express
    9:15 AM5h10
    Southampton
    2:25 PMSwindon
    591One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    9:15 AM5h10
    Southampton
    2:25 PMSwindon
    591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountry
    2:55 PM2h40
    Southampton
    5:35 PMSwindon
    651One-way
    0 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 €25.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Swindon costing on average €49.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Southampton to Swindon is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Swindon is:
  • Around 11 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
  • 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 National Express, Bluestar to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swindon by train.
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.
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.

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