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Compare train and coach for Swindon to Barking
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Barking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £79, and a coach costs an average of £81.
Distance: 129 km
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£79 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Swindon to Barking trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Tube or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swindon to Barking.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Swindon to Barking.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Tube or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Swindon to Barking.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Swindon to Barking.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Tube or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Swindon to Barking.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swindon to Barking.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Barking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swindon to Barking run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 21m.
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 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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, Tube, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon to Barking trainsGreat Western Railway, Tube, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon and Barking from £79. 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 Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
£20
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
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
Tube
About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£79
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
50 a day
FAQs: Swindon to Barking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Barking 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 Barking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon to Barking can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £79, while the average price tends to be around £79.
The train journey from Swindon to Barking covers a distance of 129 km and takes approximately 1h 21m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Swindon to Barking is 129 km.
The first train from Swindon to Barking leaves at 5:05.
The last train from Swindon to Barking departs at 22:29.
Trains from Swindon to Barking run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon to Barking.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swindon to Barking.
To get from Swindon to Barking, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swindon to Barking.
The train station in Swindon that goes to Barking is Swindon station (SWI), and it arrives at Barking station (BKG).
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Barking is by train, costing approximately £79.
Booking trains from Swindon to Barking in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Swindon to Barking primarily passes through urban and suburban landscapes, with views of towns, residential areas, and some countryside. While parts of the route may offer brief scenic views, it is generally not considered a notably scenic train journey.
A day trip from Swindon to Barking is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 21m each way. Trains run 2 times per day.
To explore Barking, spending 1 to 2 days is typically sufficient to visit its main attractions and enjoy local experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon to Barking.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Barking
Swindon
Barking
The major train station for departures in Swindon is Swindon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon for your trip from Swindon to Barking.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swindon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
The major train station for arrivals in Barking is Barking. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barking for your journey to Barking from Swindon.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
Parking
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
Taxis
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Barking
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
Barking Riverside
Amenities at train station
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityBike Parking
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