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Compare bus and train for Watford to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Swindon:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Swindon costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
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How to get from Watford to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Watford to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 PM2h15Watford10:40 PMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
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8:25 PM2h15Watford10:40 PMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
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8:25 PM2h15Watford10:40 PMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
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2:03 PM2h27Watford4:30 PMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
4:09 PM2h31Watford6:40 PMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
11:01 PM2h34Watford1:35 AMSwindonFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Swindon:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Swindon costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Swindon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close).
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
- Travel with Red Eagle, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Swindon by bus.
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