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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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€35 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Swindon to Cardiff 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 Cardiff:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cardiff costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Freshbrook and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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