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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leeds:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Leeds
How to get from Swindon to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX401 · NX56110:19 AM7h41Swindon, Queen's Drive6:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX401 · NX56110:19 AM7h41Swindon, Queen's Drive6:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C02127+
W354424:19 PM4h02Swindon station (SWI)8:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1411One-way2 transfers
Other options
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G08148+
C001255:19 PM4h03Swindon station (SWI)9:22 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1411One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C02113+
C012395:39 PM4h11Swindon station (SWI)9:50 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1411One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C02134+
C012344:40 PM4h11Swindon station (SWI)8:51 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1411One-way2 transfers
NX401 · NX5613:19 PM7h41Swindon, Queen's Drive11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX401 · NX5613:15 PM7h45Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX401 · NX56110:15 AM7h45Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)6:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leeds:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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