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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 $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $64, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Swindon to Poole
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$66. The journey takes 2h 19m 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.
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.
6:15 PM 5h40 Swindon 11:55 PM Poole $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 5h40 Swindon 11:55 PM Poole $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 5h40 Swindon 11:55 PM Poole $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Poole:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Poole costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
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