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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 175 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 L 175, while a train costs an average of L 298.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 298 Average price | L 175 Average price Cheapest | L 187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Swansea to Swindon
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Swindon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Swindon:
A bus is L 124 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Swindon costing on average L 298.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 9m by car). Tickets start at around L 298 compared to roughly L 187 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Swindon
How to get from Swansea to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:20 PM 7h40 Swansea 6:00 AM Swindon L 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:20 PM 7h40 Swansea 6:00 AM Swindon L 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:20 PM 7h40 Swansea 6:00 AM Swindon L 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Swindon:
A bus is L 124 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Swindon costing on average L 298.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Swindon by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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