How to travel from Swindon to Guildford

Sun, Oct 25
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Great Western Railway
National Express
Regionale
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
Great Western Railway
National Express
Regionale
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Swindon to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$65

Average price

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 9m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

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.

Compare ways to travel from Swindon to Guildford

Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Guildford is a bus with an average price of $27 (€23).

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

A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Guildford costing on average $65 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Swindon to Guildford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 22m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $24 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Travel options
from Swindon to Guildford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    11:45 AM6h25
    Swindon
    6:10 PMGuildford
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    11:45 AM6h25
    Swindon
    6:10 PMGuildford
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:45 AM6h25
    Swindon
    6:10 PMGuildford
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Oct 25
Mon
Oct 26
Tue
Oct 27
Wed
Oct 28
Thu
Oct 29
Fri
Oct 30
Sat
Oct 31

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Guildford

Travel to Guildford 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 Guildford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Guildford is a bus with an average price of $27 (€23).

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

A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Guildford costing on average $65 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 16m.

The distance from Swindon to Guildford is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Guildford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Guildford 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 Guildford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Queen's Drive and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Guildford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Guildford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Woking, London Gatwick Airport, Clapham Junction (CLJ). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guildford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Guildford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Guildford, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to explore its historic sites, beautiful countryside, and enjoy local dining and shopping.

Travelling from Swindon to Guildford: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone