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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 an average ticket price of CHF66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 CHF66, while a train costs an average of CHF81.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF81 Average price | CHF66 Average price Cheapest | CHF21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is CHF15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average CHF81.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around CHF81 compared to roughly CHF21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-59.72. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Poole
How to get from Swindon to Poole by train, bus or flight.
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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.
5:15 PM4h31Swindon9:46 PMPooleFind prices3 transfers
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5:15 PM4h31Swindon9:46 PMPooleFind prices3 transfers
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5:15 PM4h31Swindon9:46 PMPooleFind prices3 transfers
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10:10 AM5h00Swindon3:10 PMPooleFind prices3 transfers
12:40 PM6h31Swindon7:11 PMPooleFind prices3 transfers
10:15 AM4h46Swindon3:01 PMPooleCHF441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is CHF15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average CHF81.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
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