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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€61 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
There are 2 options to travel to Plymouth from Swindon including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from Swindon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€34).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Swindon to Plymouth:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Plymouth from Swindon is by train, which takes on average 2 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Plymouth by bus takes 5 h 8 min on average.
The distance is approximately 131 miles (211 km) from Swindon to Plymouth.
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Plymouth is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Swindon to Plymouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Plymouth:
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon and arrive in Plymouth.
The following travel companies offer services from Swindon to Plymouth:
- Travel with Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Swindon to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $37 (€34).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Swindon to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).
Yes, there are direct routes from Swindon to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with first_great_western.
Direct services to Plymouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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