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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 $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $59.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $48 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)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:40 PM1h35Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W351678:25 AM0h47Swindon station (SWI)9:12 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
G149074:11 PM0h54Swindon station (SWI)5:05 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$301One-way0 transfers
W351965:51 PM0h50Swindon station (SWI)6:41 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$471One-way0 transfers
W345197:11 PM0h56Swindon station (SWI)8:07 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h55Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 AM1h50Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)6:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h55Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)5:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to London:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average $59.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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