The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Swindon
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Swindon will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Derby 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 153 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.
17:407h55Derby1:35Swindon£151One-way0 changes
15:108h00Derby23:10Swindon£161One-way0 changes
13:108h05Derby21:15Swindon£291One-way0 changes
17:407h55Derby1:35Swindon£151One-way0 changes
15:108h00Derby23:10Swindon£161One-way0 changes
13:108h05Derby21:15Swindon£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 153 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Swindon
Buses from Derby to Swindon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 153 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 153 km |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to SwindonYou can travel by bus between Derby to Swindon with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Swindon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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