Swindon to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Swindon to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€6

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€13

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 48 m

Buses on Sep 18

36

Distance

115 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swindon to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swindon to London will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast buses

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 36 buses from Swindon to London, including 32 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM1h35
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM1h55
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM2h30
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    8:45 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM2h00
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    4:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM2h00
    Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
    8:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Swindon to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London 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 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €48.

Distance: 115 km

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€8

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

€39

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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1h 57m

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

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to London costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and London including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Swindon to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus3:25 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
1h55
5:20 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:25 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h15
5:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h10
6:40 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
1h50
6:20 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4034:59 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
1h51
6:50 AM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4034:59 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h21
7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4015:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h16
7:45 AM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4015:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h51
8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h45
9:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h10
8:25 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h10
10:10 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 AM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h45
10:45 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4018:14 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h36
10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4018:14 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h11
10:25 AM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX401 · NX0328:14 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
3h01
11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX40110:49 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h06
12:55 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX40110:49 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h31
1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX401 · NX03210:49 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive
3h56
2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h10
2:15 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h40
2:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4011:19 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h31
3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4011:19 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h06
3:25 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:45 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h30
5:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:45 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h00
4:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4013:45 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h10
5:55 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4013:45 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive
2h35
6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h25
7:25 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
1h55
6:55 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h00
8:15 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:15 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
2h30
8:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:40 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
1h55
12:35 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:40 PM Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)
1h35
12:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Swindon to London

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Buses from Swindon to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.

There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 115 km distance in 1h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
115 km
Average bus duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Buses per day
18
Direct buses
18
Fastest bus
1h 35m
First bus
12:15 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Swindon to LondonYou can travel by bus between Swindon to London with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€5
FlixBus frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest National Express Price
€3
National Express frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Swindon to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Swindon to London can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Swindon to London is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Swindon to London is 1h 24m to travel the 115 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Swindon to London leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Swindon to London leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 24 direct coaches a day from Swindon to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Swindon to London, you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Swindon and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Swindon , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2), Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C), Swindon, Queen's Drive, Chippenham, Town Bridge, Chippenham, Cepen Pk Sth o/s Sainsburys, Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close), Swindon, Coate Water . When arriving in London , you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre), London, Earl's Court, London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Baker Street Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Golders Green Station, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Marble Arch, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, Leman Street / Buckle Street (Aldgate East), London, Wembley Stadium (First Way) .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
A day trip to London from Swindon is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Swindon to London is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and London including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Swindon to London:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Swindon to London for coach company National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Swindon to London depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Swindon to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Swindon to London:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Swindon to London:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Swindon to London. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Swindon to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Swindon to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Swindon to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Swindon to London

Most Swindon to London buses use the Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). Use this guide to compare Swindon and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Swindon
Arrival bus stations in London

Which Swindon station do buses to London leave from?

Buses from Swindon to London leave from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2). The station is 1 km from Swindon city centre at New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1 1EB, UK.
Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1 1EB, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) from Swindon city centre

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Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) bus station facilities and services

Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Nearby eateries available in the city center.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2). ATMs are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Accessible for standard wheelchairs.

Swindon, Queen's DriveQueens Dr, Swindon SN3, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon, Queen's Drive from Swindon city centre

Swindon, Queen's Drive is 1 km from Swindon city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus81 · 6m · €4 · every ~1 min
17A, 17 · 11m · every ~17 min

Swindon, Queen's Drive bus station facilities and services

Swindon, Queen's Drive has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive. ATMs are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: The station is accessible with provisions for disabled passengers.

Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close)
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) from Swindon city centre

Bus82, 49 · 10m · €4 · every ~7 min

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