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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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cambridge:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cambridge costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
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How to get from Swindon to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM4h00Swindon10:00 PMCambridge$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 PM4h00Swindon10:00 PMCambridge$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:00 PM4h00Swindon10:00 PMCambridge$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:15 AM4h00Swindon11:15 AMCambridge$181One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM4h00Swindon10:15 PMCambridge$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cambridge:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cambridge costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Thameslink, Great Northern, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cambridge by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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