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Compare train and coach for Swindon to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 58 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to Bristol
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Buses from Swindon to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Swindon to BristolYou can travel by bus between Swindon to Bristol with Megabus, National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Swindon to Bristol
Buses offer a fast and comfortable way to travel the 36 miles from Swindon to Bristol with National Express operating 4 services a day. The first leaves at 00:10 a.m and the last at 10:20 p.m. All services are direct. 3 of the services take 55 minutes each. However, 1 service takes 2 hours due to an extended stay in Corsham. Buses call at Chippenham, Corsham and Bath on the way.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Swindon to Bristol?
Departure Station: Swindon Coach StationBuses to Bristol leave from Swindon Coach Station located on New Bridge Square, a tad to the south of the railway station. Centrally located, the coach station is the terminus for most local bus routes and easily accessible on foot from anywhere in the city.
Arrival Station: Bristol Bus and Coach Station Buses from Swindon arrive at Bristol Bus and Coach Station on Marlborough Street in the centre of the city. The station is the terminus for First Bristol, Bath and the West which operates extensive bus routes throughout the city and beyond.
Taking the Bus from Swindon
The National Express bus leaves from Swindon Bus Station, which is just off New Bridge Close and within walking distance from Swindon's train station and city centre. This makes it easily accessible whether getting there by train, local bus or taxi. Check in needs to be at least 30 minutes before coach departure.
Getting into Bristol by Bus
Known for its waterways, world-class street art and, of course, the famed Suspension Bridge, Bristol combines the best of city living with plenty of natural beauty. Buses from Swindon to Bristol arrive at Bristol Coach Station, which is centrally situated on Marlborough Street. Local buses depart and arrive here too, and it's about 2km away from Bristol Temple Meads train station. From the station, it's just a five-minute walk to the popular Bristol Shopping Quarter in the Broadmead area. If arriving on one of the last buses from Swindon to Bristol, there are night buses on most days, but catching a taxi might be an easier option.
FAQs: Swindon to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Swindon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and Swindon, Freshbrook. When arriving in Bristol, you can end your route in coach stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Bristol
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
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- Elevators, ramps
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- Bus: A1, A2
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