The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Swindon
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Swindon will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Swindon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.
12:355h10Milton Keynes17:45Swindon£151One-way0 changes
20:304h05Milton Keynes0:35Swindon£201One-way0 changes
20:304h05Milton Keynes0:35Swindon£201One-way0 changes
12:355h10Milton Keynes17:45Swindon£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 89 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Swindon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Swindon coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 Milton Keynes | 5h10 | 17:45 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Swindon
Buses from Milton Keynes to Swindon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:25, the last at 21:25. The fastest coach covers the 89 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 3:25 |
Last bus 21:25 |
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Swindon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.

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