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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Swindon
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Swindon will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted 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 trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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 coach and train for Stansted to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 144 km
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£38 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Swindon trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:00 Stansted | 2h38 | 10:38 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Stansted to Swindon.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Stansted to Swindon.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Swindon
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Trains from Stansted to Swindon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted to Swindon trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted and Swindon from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Swindon 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Swindon
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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