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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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€99 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Swindon to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is $95 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average $112 (€89).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
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