The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wakefield to Swindon
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wakefield to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Swindon will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 buses that leave Wakefield for Swindon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wakefield to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 237 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wakefield to Swindon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Swindon coaches for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:30 Wakefield | 8h05 | 01:35 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wakefield to Swindon
Buses from Wakefield to Swindon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 237 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 237 km |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Wakefield to SwindonYou can travel by bus between Wakefield to Swindon with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Wakefield to Swindon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield 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.

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