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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 €55, while a train costs an average of €109.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Swindon to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Blackpool:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Blackpool costing on average €109.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Tickets start at around €109 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€49. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 3h 51m 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 Swindon to Blackpool
How to get from Swindon to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 PM 13h40 Swindon 11:50 AM Blackpool Find prices4 transfers
Cheapest
10:10 PM 13h40 Swindon 11:50 AM Blackpool Find prices4 transfers
Fastest
9:35 PM 10h15 Swindon 7:50 AM Blackpool €64 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
8:55 AM 10h20 Swindon 7:15 PM Blackpool €64 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Blackpool:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Blackpool costing on average €109.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Blackpool by train.
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