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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 London:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
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)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:40 PM1h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W351678:25 AM0h47Swindon station (SWI)9:12 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W350905:28 AM1h01Swindon station (SWI)6:29 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$201One-way0 transfers
- G1504411:51 AM0h58Swindon station (SWI)12:49 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$261One-way0 transfers
- G149139:41 PM0h54Swindon station (SWI)10:35 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM1h55Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM1h55Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)6:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM2h25Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)7:10 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 18 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, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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