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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leicester:
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leicester costing on average $156 (€125).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
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How to get from Swindon to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 PM6h15Swindon11:25 PMLeicester$171One-way0 transfers
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5:10 PM6h15Swindon11:25 PMLeicester$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 PM6h15Swindon11:25 PMLeicester$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM7h10Swindon1:10 AMLeicester$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Leicester:
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Leicester costing on average $156 (€125).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach West to go to Leicester by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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