How to travel from Swindon to Southampton

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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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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1h 33m

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2h 43m

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from Swindon to Southampton

How to get from Swindon to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Swindon to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
07:35PM5h55
Swindon
01:30AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:35PM5h55
Swindon
01:30AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:35PM5h55
Swindon
01:30AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Southampton:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Southampton costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

The distance from Swindon to Southampton is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Southampton is:
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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