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Compare bus and train for Swindon to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $195.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 York:
A bus is $136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to York costing on average $195.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (3h 26m by train vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $195 compared to roughly $71 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.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to York
How to get from Swindon to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX401 · NX56112:49 PM8h21Swindon, Queen's Drive9:10 PMYork, Station Rd$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX401 · NX56112:49 PM8h21Swindon, Queen's Drive9:10 PMYork, Station Rd$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX401 · NX56112:49 PM8h21Swindon, Queen's Drive9:10 PMYork, Station Rd$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX401 · NX5613:19 PM9h01Swindon, Queen's Drive12:20 AMYork, Station Rd$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM10h50Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$621One-way1 transfer- NX401 · NX56112:45 PM8h25Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)9:10 PMYork, Station Rd$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to York:
A bus is $136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to York costing on average $195.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to York by train.
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