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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Exeter:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Exeter costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
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How to get from Swindon to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM11h05Swindon5:05 AMExeter$321One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM11h05Swindon5:05 AMExeter$321One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM11h05Swindon5:05 AMExeter$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Exeter:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Exeter costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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