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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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$87 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Swindon to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cambridge:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cambridge costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Cambridge 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 Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Queen's Drive and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
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