How to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon

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Compare train and bus for Trowbridge to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trowbridge to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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$8

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$26

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$11

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1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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1h 15m

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45m

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58m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $8.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trowbridge to Swindon costing on average $26.

The fastest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Trowbridge and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Trowbridge to Swindon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (45m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $11 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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from Trowbridge to Swindon

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

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

  • National Express
    6:50 AM1h15
    Trowbridge
    8:05 AMSwindon
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    6:50 AM1h15
    Trowbridge
    8:05 AMSwindon
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:50 AM1h15
    Trowbridge
    8:05 AMSwindon
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Trowbridge to Swindon

Travel to Swindon 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 Trowbridge to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Trowbridge and Swindon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $8.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trowbridge to Swindon costing on average $26.

The fastest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 52m.

The distance from Trowbridge to Swindon is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Trowbridge to Swindon is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trowbridge and Swindon 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 Trowbridge to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Trowbridge station (TRO) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Trowbridge, Market Street (Town Hall) and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trowbridge to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trowbridge to Swindon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Trowbridge to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Swindon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.
For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.

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