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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 an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $825.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$162 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $825 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leeds:
A bus is $118 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $782 (€655) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $825 (€691).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $162 (€136) compared to roughly $67 (€56) 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 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.
4:45 PM 10h15 Swindon 3:00 AM Leeds $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 10h15 Swindon 3:00 AM Leeds $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 10h15 Swindon 3:00 AM Leeds $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leeds:
A bus is $118 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $782 (€655) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Leeds costing on average $825 (€691).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Leeds by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
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