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Compare train and bus for Swindon to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Swindon to London
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $67.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $47 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 London
How to get from Swindon to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 PM1h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:40 PM1h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3521110:19 AM0h51Swindon station (SWI)11:10 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
W354381:19 PM0h52Swindon station (SWI)2:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$361One-way0 transfers
W354392:19 PM0h52Swindon station (SWI)3:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$361One-way0 transfers
W352203:19 PM0h55Swindon station (SWI)4:14 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h55Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 AM1h50Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)6:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 AM2h10Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)6:40 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $67.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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