How to travel from Swindon to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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Driving

$31

Average price

$14

Average price

Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

37m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

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30m

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56m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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Megabus

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bristol costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

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

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from Swindon to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 AM3h35
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    11:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 AM3h35
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    11:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC33025
    8:57 AM0h35
    Swindon station (SWI)
    9:32 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC50048 · C47830
    9:32 AM0h50
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:22 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC50043 · C48141
    5:38 PM0h50
    Swindon station (SWI)
    6:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC50047 · C48139
    1:38 PM0h50
    Swindon station (SWI)
    2:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM3h20
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    1:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Swindon to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bristol costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from Swindon to Bristol is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Bristol is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Bristol 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 Swindon to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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