How to travel from Swindon to Plymouth

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Travel Information to Plymouth from Swindon

Distance131 miles (211 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$37 - $41
Cheapest modeBus • $37 (€34) • 5 h 8 min
Fastest modeTrain • $41 (€37) • 2 h 50 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Take a train or bus to travel 131 miles (211 km) to Plymouth from Swindon. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Swindon to Plymouth.

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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11:05AM10h20
Swindon
09:25PMPlymouth
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:05AM10h20
Swindon
09:25PMPlymouth
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:05AM10h20
Swindon
09:25PMPlymouth
$221One-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.

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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.

Looking to extend your trip from Swindon to Plymouth? Many Omio customers who go from Swindon to Plymouth usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter from Plymouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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