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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Swindon

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

2 h 5 m

Average duration

2 h 11 m

Trains per day

Distance

101 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Swindon will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

To travel from Luton to Swindon you need to make at least 2 changes.

Y36998+

Tube from Farringdon to London Paddington+ Great Western Rail

P08415

07:132h15

Luton station (LUT)

09:28Swindon station (SWI)

£601One-way

2 changes

Y36989+

P07965+

P08271

06:132h05

Luton station (LUT)

08:18Swindon station (SWI)

£601One-way

2 changes

Y36178+

P06639+

P08273

07:012h19

Luton station (LUT)

09:20Swindon station (SWI)

£871One-way

2 changes

Y07307+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ Great Western Rail

P08236

06:562h11

Luton station (LUT)

09:07Swindon station (SWI)

£871One-way

2 changes

Y07302+

Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ Great Western Rail

P08235

06:252h12

Luton station (LUT)

08:37Swindon station (SWI)

£961One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Luton to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 100 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£57 Average Price	£31 Average Price Cheapest
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Luton to Swindon train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 16:30

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y36989+P07965+P08271	On time 05:13 Luton station (LUT)	2h05	07:18 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
Y07302+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08235	On time 05:25 Luton station (LUT)	2h12	07:37 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
Y36649+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08235	On time 05:25 Luton station (LUT)	2h12	07:37 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
Y07307+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08236	On time 05:56 Luton station (LUT)	2h11	08:07 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
Y36178+P06639+P08273	On time 06:01 Luton station (LUT)	2h19	08:20 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
Y36998+Tube from Farringdon to London Paddington+P08415	On time 06:13 Luton station (LUT)	2h15	08:28 Swindon station (SWI)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Swindon

United Kingdom

Trains from Luton to Swindon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

100 km

Average train duration

1h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 5m

First train

01:25

Last train

23:22

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Great Western Rail, Bus and Thameslink trains Luton to Swindon

Travel to Swindon from Luton from £21 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail, Bus and Thameslink! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Luton to Swindon with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £21

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from Luton to Swindon train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £22
Thameslink frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Luton to Swindon train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Swindon.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Swindon can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Swindon is £59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton to Swindon train time is 2 h 6 min covering the 62 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Swindon leaves at 01: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Swindon leaves at 23: 22.

There are 8 trains a day from Luton to Swindon which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Luton to Swindon train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Luton and Swindon to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 22.

A trip to Swindon from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Luton to Swindon is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Swindon including taking a train or coach.