Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£11

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£15

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

30 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

31 m

Trains on 12 Sept

39

Distance

41 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

On Sat 12 Sept, we found 39 trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI), including 7 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 32 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.

  • Great Western RailwayC42322
    16:020h32
    Oxford station (OXF)
    16:34Swindon station (SWI)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42317
    14:010h32
    Oxford station (OXF)
    14:33Swindon station (SWI)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42330
    20:020h30
    Oxford station (OXF)
    20:32Swindon station (SWI)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42305
    8:010h32
    Oxford station (OXF)
    8:33Swindon station (SWI)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42309
    10:030h30
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:33Swindon station (SWI)
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £47.

Distance: 41 km

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Driving

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

£13

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 25m

Average total duration

55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 1m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) is a train with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI):

A train is £36 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) costing on average £47.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Swindon station (SWI) take longer:

Coach takes on average 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford station (OXF) and Swindon station (SWI) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 29m faster (32m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £13). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) train times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35379 · G1494117:31 Oxford station (OXF)
0h41
18:12 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1508119:04 Oxford station (OXF)
0h29
19:33 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00773 · W34732
On time
19:07 Oxford station (OXF)
0h48
19:55 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35385 · Y15297
On time
19:30 Oxford station (OXF)
0h47
20:17 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC00788 · W34737
On time
20:11 Oxford station (OXF)
0h42
20:53 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35387 · G14970
On time
20:36 Oxford station (OXF)
0h47
21:23 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15085
On time
21:03 Oxford station (OXF)
0h31
21:34 Swindon station (SWI)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15368 · G14971
On time
21:06 Oxford station (OXF)
0h51
21:57 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
CrossCountryG01039+Great Western RailwayW35087
On time
21:16 Oxford station (OXF)
1h09
22:25 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35390 · W35425
On time
21:32 Oxford station (OXF)
1h05
22:37 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC00787 · G14972
On time
22:07 Oxford station (OXF)
0h49
22:56 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
CrossCountryG01042+Great Western RailwayG14974
On time
22:15 Oxford station (OXF)
1h10
23:25 Swindon station (SWI)
1 change
Saturday 12 September
Great Western RailwayC48419 · V326026:05 Oxford station (OXF)
0h54
6:59 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48421 · V120187:07 Oxford station (OXF)
0h50
7:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35356 · W350627:31 Oxford station (OXF)
0h57
8:28 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC423058:01 Oxford station (OXF)
0h32
8:33 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42569 · V120178:05 Oxford station (OXF)
0h52
8:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35359 · Y152928:32 Oxford station (OXF)
0h46
9:18 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48422 · V120169:03 Oxford station (OXF)
0h54
9:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35361 · W347569:32 Oxford station (OXF)
0h48
10:20 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4230910:03 Oxford station (OXF)
0h30
10:33 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00784 · V1201510:07 Oxford station (OXF)
0h50
10:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35363 · W3475810:32 Oxford station (OXF)
0h48
11:20 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48423 · V1201411:06 Oxford station (OXF)
0h51
11:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35366 · W3476211:32 Oxford station (OXF)
0h45
12:17 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4231312:02 Oxford station (OXF)
0h30
12:32 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00783 · V1201312:05 Oxford station (OXF)
0h52
12:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35368 · W3462312:33 Oxford station (OXF)
0h46
13:19 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48424 · V3117913:03 Oxford station (OXF)
0h54
13:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35370 · W3476413:32 Oxford station (OXF)
0h48
14:20 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4231714:01 Oxford station (OXF)
0h32
14:33 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00781 · V1201114:05 Oxford station (OXF)
0h52
14:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35372 · W3507614:31 Oxford station (OXF)
0h57
15:28 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48426 · V1201015:04 Oxford station (OXF)
0h53
15:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35375 · Y1529315:31 Oxford station (OXF)
0h48
16:19 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4232216:02 Oxford station (OXF)
0h32
16:34 Swindon station (SWI)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC00778 · V1200916:05 Oxford station (OXF)
0h52
16:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35377 · W3463616:30 Oxford station (OXF)
0h46
17:16 Swindon station (SWI)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48428 · V1200817:03 Oxford station (OXF)
0h54
17:57 Swindon station (SWI)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI)

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Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 28m.

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
Distance
41 km
Average train duration
32m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
28m
First train
6:00
Last train
22:06
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Swindon station (SWI) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
28m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£7
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
56m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£72
Cross Country frequency
15 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
36m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£42
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
35 a day

FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon station (SWI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The train journey from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) covers a distance of 41 km and takes approximately 28m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) is 41 km.
The first train from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) departs at 22:06.
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI).
Yes, there is a direct train between Oxford station (OXF) and Swindon station (SWI). The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI).
The cheapest way to get from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Oxford to Swindon offers views of the picturesque English countryside, including rolling hills and charming rural landscapes, making it a pleasant and scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Oxford to Swindon is feasible. The journey takes 28m and covers 41 km. There are 7 trains available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI).

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford station (OXF) and Swindon station (SWI)

Most Oxford station (OXF) to Swindon station (SWI) trains use the Oxford to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford station (OXF) and Swindon station (SWI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Oxford
Arrival train stations in Swindon
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre

BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · £2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · £2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min

Oxford train station facilities and services

Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Oxford.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular trains to and from Swindon station (SWI) and Oxford station (OXF)

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