4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to London
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Buses per day
21
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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 21 buses that leave Swindon for London every day 21 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 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Compare train and coach for Swindon to London
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £21.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £44 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swindon to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX403 | 05:20 Swindon | 2h30 | 07:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX403 | 05:24 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h26 | 07:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | Delayed 10:45 05:25Swindon | 2h55 | 13:20 13:20London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | 05:29 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h51 | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:25 Swindon | 2h10 | 08:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:25 Swindon | 2h45 | 09:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | Delayed 10:45 08:10Swindon | 2h40 | 13:20 13:20London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | 08:14 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 2h36 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | On time 10:45 Swindon | 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 | 12:05 Swindon | 2h35 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 Swindon | 2h05 | 14:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | On time 13:15 Swindon | 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 | On time 15:40 Swindon | 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 | 16:35 Swindon | 2h30 | 19:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:35 Swindon | 2h00 | 18:35 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | 20:00 Swindon | 1h50 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 Swindon | 1h25 | 23:55 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 Swindon | 1h45 | 00:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to London
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Buses from Swindon to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 25m.
Distance 115 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
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.
When departing from Swindon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close), Swindon, Freshbrook and Swindon, Queen's Drive. When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
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 London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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