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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
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How to get from Swindon to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 PMPoole$541One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express, Salisbury Reds, Swindons Bus Company to go to Poole by bus.
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