How to travel from Southampton to Swindon

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Compare train and bus 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 €10. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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€47

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2h 29m

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from Southampton to Swindon

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
06:15AM5h35
Southampton
11:50AMSwindon
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:15AM5h35
Southampton
11:50AMSwindon
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:30PM5h05
Southampton
12:35AMSwindon
$781One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Swindon costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

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 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton 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 Southampton to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
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 Rail, 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Swindon:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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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