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Compare bus, train, and flight for Swinton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swinton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Swinton to London
Compare the available ways to get from Swinton to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swinton to London:
A bus is $103 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swinton to London costing on average $122 (€102).
A bus is $412 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swinton to London costing on average $431 (€362).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€102) compared to roughly $71 (€60) 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 Swinton to London
How to get from Swinton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swinton to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 10:27 AM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 10:27 AM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest

7:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 10:27 AM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 11:27 AM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
9:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 12:27 PM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
10:48 AM 2h39 Eccles (manchester) 1:27 PM London $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swinton to London:
A bus is $103 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swinton to London costing on average $122 (€102).
A bus is $412 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swinton to London costing on average $431 (€362).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swinton and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swinton (South Yorkshire) (SWN) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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