How to travel from Swindon to York

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Compare train and bus for Swindon to York

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €89.

Distance: 168 miles (271 km)

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Train

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€129

Average price

8h 20m

Average total duration

7h 50m

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30m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 21m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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LNER

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from Swindon to York

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:15PM10h40
Swindon
02:55AMYork
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:15PM10h40
Swindon
02:55AMYork
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:00PM8h55
Swindon
10:55PMYork
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to York

Travel to York 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 York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to York is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to York costing on average $112 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Swindon to York is approximately 168 miles (271 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to York is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and York 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 York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Queen's Drive and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, first_great_western to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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