The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to London
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to London will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 23 buses that leave Swindon for London every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
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Compare train and coach for Swindon to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 115 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £43 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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Live departures
Swindon to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX401 | 10:45 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h35 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 10:49 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h31 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h30 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h00 | 14:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 13:15 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h35 | 15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 13:19 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h31 | 15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 15:40 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h40 | 18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 15:45 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h35 | 18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h25 | 19:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h55 | 18:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX444 | 20:00 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 1h50 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h24 | 23:59 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h45 | 00:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 03:25 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 1h55 | 05:20 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:25 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h15 | 05:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX403 | 04:55 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h25 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX403 | 04:59 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h21 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 05:25 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h55 | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 05:29 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h51 | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:20 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h50 | 09:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:20 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) | 2h15 | 08:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 08:10 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 2h40 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX401 | 08:14 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h36 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to London
Buses from Swindon to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 115 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 115 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Swindon to LondonYou can travel by bus between Swindon to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Swindon to London
National Express coaches offer many buses from Swindon to London. Services start early in the morning, at 5:00 a.m., and leave every couple of hours throughout the day and afternoon. Services start to slow down in the evening, with the last services leaving at 20:40 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Some services run directly, others have one change. Direct services last around 2.5-3 hours, and services with one change may take up to 4 or 4.5 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Swindon to London?
Departure Station: Buses to Swindon depart from London's Victoria Coach Station and London Sutton Rail Station. London Victoria is in central London, a few minutes' walk from Westminster Abbey. Sutton Rail Station is several miles south of central London and is not in walking distance from the city centre.
Arrival Station: Buses to London depart from Swindon's bus station. The main bus station is located in the south of the town, which is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the train station.
FAQs: Swindon to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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