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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m 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 |
 Most popular train 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 Guildford:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Guildford costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $25 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 optionsfrom Swindon to Guildford
How to get from Swindon to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM5h10Swindon6:25 PMGuildford$241One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM5h10Swindon6:25 PMGuildford$241One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM5h10Swindon6:25 PMGuildford$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Guildford:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Guildford costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with Swindons Bus Company, National Express, Stagecoach West to go to Guildford by bus.
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