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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 train costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Watford
How to get from Swindon to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Watford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 AM1h56Swindon5:21 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
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3:25 AM1h56Swindon5:21 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
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3:25 AM1h56Swindon5:21 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
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4:45 PM2h07Swindon6:52 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
6:20 AM2h15Swindon8:35 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
7:15 AM2h19Swindon9:34 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
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Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Watford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Swindons Bus Company, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to Watford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Watford by train.
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