How to travel from Swindon to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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from Swindon to Plymouth

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

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

Great Western Rail
08:56AM3h20
Swindon
12:16PMPlymouth
$861One-way
0 transfers

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Great Western Rail
08:56AM3h20
Swindon
12:16PMPlymouth
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western Rail
08:56AM3h20
Swindon
12:16PMPlymouth
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Plymouth costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Swindon to Plymouth is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Plymouth is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Plymouth:
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Freshbrook and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Swindon to Plymouth:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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