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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Southampton:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Southampton costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-31.46. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Southampton
How to get from Swindon to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 AM4h45Swindon10:00 AMSouthampton€331One-way0 transfers
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- 5:15 AM4h45Swindon10:00 AMSouthampton€331One-way0 transfers
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- 5:15 AM4h45Swindon10:00 AMSouthampton€331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Southampton:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Southampton costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
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