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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 an average ticket price of $123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 train costs an average of $123, while a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $123 (€102) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Watford
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- Around 14 trains 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 High Street (WFH).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Watford by train.
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