The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to York
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 6 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to York will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Swindon to York you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:2510h50Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)14:15York, Train Station£281One-way1 change
NX401 · NX56115:198h31Swindon, Queen's Drive23:50York, Station Rd£281One-way1 change
NX401 · NX56115:158h35Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)23:50York, Station Rd£281One-way1 change
NX401 · NX43617:2410h31Swindon, Queen's Drive3:55York, Station Rd£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:1511h15Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)6:30York, Train Station£311One-way1 change
NX444 · NX43620:357h20Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)3:55York, Station Rd£331One-way1 change
NX401 · NX56115:198h31Swindon, Queen's Drive23:50York, Station Rd£281One-way1 change
NX401 · NX56115:158h35Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)23:50York, Station Rd£281One-way1 change
NX401 · NX43617:2410h31Swindon, Queen's Drive3:55York, Station Rd£301One-way1 change
NX401 · NX56110:1910h31Swindon, Queen's Drive20:50York, Station Rd£391One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to York
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 271 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to York coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:15 Swindon | 11h15 | 5:30 York | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:35 Swindon | 7h20 | 3:55 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to York
Buses from Swindon to York run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 271 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 271 km |
Average bus duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: National Express from Swindon to YorkYou can travel by bus between Swindon to York with National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swindon to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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