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Compare train and bus for Swindon to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swindon to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX444Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to London
Travel to London 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 London.

There are 2 travel options between Swindon and London. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to London from Swindon is by taking a coach, which costs on average €7.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Swindon to London:
A coach is €15 less than a train with an average ticket price of €22 from Swindon to London.
The fastest way from Swindon to London is by train with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 10 min on average.
The Swindon to London distance is approximately 114 km.
The average frequency per day from Swindon to London is:
- 27 coaches a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Swindon as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Swindon to London:
- Coaches from Swindon to London most often leave from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Swindon at Swindon and arrive in London at London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Swindon to London:
- You can take a coach from Swindon to London with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for €7 with National Express from Swindon to London.
- You can take a train from Swindon to London with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for €22 with Great Western Rail from Swindon to London.
Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with National Express with 20 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Great Western Rail or first_great_western 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Swindon and London.
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