How to travel from Swindon to Longford

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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Longford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €81.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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€27

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€81

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€128

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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1h 47m

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1h 17m

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1h 13m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Longford is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Longford:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Longford costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and Longford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Swindon to Longford among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €100. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Swindon to Longford

How to get from Swindon to Longford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Swindon to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM1h20
    Swindon
    7:40 AMLongford
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM1h20
    Swindon
    7:40 AMLongford
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM1h20
    Swindon
    7:40 AMLongford
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    6:00 PM1h25
    Swindon
    7:25 PMLongford
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM1h25
    Swindon
    6:00 PMLongford
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:15 PM1h25
    Swindon
    7:40 PMLongford
    171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Longford

Travel to Longford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Longford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Longford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Longford is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Longford:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Longford costing on average €81.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

The distance from Swindon to Longford is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Longford is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Longford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Longford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
  • Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Longford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Swindon to Longford:
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Longford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Horley, Southampton, Oxford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Longford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Longford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Longford is typically enough to explore its main attractions, including St. Mel's Cathedral, the Longford County Museum, and the Royal Canal Greenway.

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