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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Swindon

Showing times and prices for 22 Feb

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

1 h 23 m

Average duration

1 h 24 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bristol to Swindon will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Swindon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.

Great Western Rail
09:371h25
Bristol
11:02Swindon
£231One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:391h23
Bristol
11:02Swindon
£241One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
11:391h23
Bristol
13:02Swindon
£241One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bristol to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 58 km

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Train

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£24

Average Price

1h 27m

Average total duration

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Great Western Rail

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Live departures

Bristol to Swindon bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Swindon coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 13:11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western09:37 Bristol
1h25
11:02 Swindon0 changesdirect
great_western09:39 Bristol
1h23
11:02 Swindon0 changesdirect
great_western11:39 Bristol
1h23
13:02 Swindon0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Bristol to Swindon coaches with Omio?

Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Bristol to Swindon.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol to Swindon.

Why book with Omio vs Megabus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Swindon.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol to Swindon.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Swindon.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Swindon.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Swindon

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Buses from Bristol to Swindon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £18 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 1h 16m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £18
Distance
58 km
Average bus duration
57m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
1h 16m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:30
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £18

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Bristol to SwindonYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Swindon with Megabus, National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
£10
Megabus frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

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
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.

Buses from Bristol to Swindon

Swindon is 40 miles from Bristol. There is one bus a day from Bristol to Swindon. The journey takes between 1 hour 55 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes. Buses leave from Bristol Bus Station, which is situated on Marlborough Street. There is a 14-minute walk from Bristol Cathedral and 30 minutes walk from the SS Great Britain, which was the first iron steamship to cross the Atlantic. Buses arrive at Swindon Bus Station, which is situated on Prospect Hill. This is a 12-minute walk from the Brunel Shopping Centre. Buses on this route are operated by National Express.

Getting into Swindon by Bus

Swindon is one of the biggest cities in the west of England and has plenty to interest visitors. There is a fascinating Museum of the Great Western Railway and the elegant architecture of Lydiard House while the ancient stone circles at Avebury are not far away as well. Buses from Bristol to Swindon stop at the town's main bus station on Manchester Road. If you are heading to attractions in the south-eastern part of Swindon, National Express buses also stop at Sussex Square as well as Coate - a beautiful country park just outside the town.

FAQs: Bristol to Swindon coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Swindon by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Swindon can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Swindon is £24; 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 Bristol to Swindon is 1h 16m to travel the 58 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bristol to Swindon leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bristol to Swindon leaves at 23:30.
There are 4 coaches a day from Bristol to Swindon which require at least one change with Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Bristol to Swindon, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Swindon. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bristol and Swindon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Swindon from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 16m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bristol to Swindon is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Swindon including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bristol to Swindon:
  • 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bristol to Swindon for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bristol to Swindon 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
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 Bristol to Swindon.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Swindon:
  • 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Swindon:
  • 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bristol to Swindon.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bristol to Swindon with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bristol to Swindon with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bristol to Swindon with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Swindon

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Swindon
The major coach station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) for your trip from Bristol to Swindon.
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2

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