Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£22

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£22

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

20 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

21 m

Trains on 20 Sept

19

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 19 trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW), including 19 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .

The slowest trains will take 21 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 RailwayC06026
    12:180h23
    Swindon station (SWI)
    12:41Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC01228
    10:310h23
    Swindon station (SWI)
    10:54Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayY15294
    11:190h22
    Swindon station (SWI)
    11:41Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC01227
    11:400h21
    Swindon station (SWI)
    12:01Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC50048
    9:320h22
    Swindon station (SWI)
    9:54Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 53 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£24

Average Price

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£10

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW):

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Bristol Parkway (BPW) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (33m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34641
On time
18:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
19:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42180
On time
19:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
20:03 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayV13248
On time
20:14 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
20:36 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42181
On time
20:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h23
21:04 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34650
On time
21:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
22:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42371
On time
22:57 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
23:19 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Sunday 20 September
Great Western RailwayC500489:32 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
9:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0122810:31 Swindon station (SWI)
0h23
10:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY1529411:19 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
11:41 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0122711:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h21
12:01 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0602612:18 Swindon station (SWI)
0h23
12:41 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0122612:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h21
13:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC3315813:17 Swindon station (SWI)
0h26
13:43 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC5004713:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h21
14:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0018314:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h20
15:01 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC5004615:19 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
15:41 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC5004015:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h21
16:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC5004216:41 Swindon station (SWI)
0h21
17:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC0602717:18 Swindon station (SWI)
0h24
17:42 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC5004317:40 Swindon station (SWI)
0h22
18:02 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect

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Great Western Railway operates all trains services from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

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Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
53 km
Average train duration
33m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
21m
First train
5:21
Last train
23:01
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) from £8. 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
21m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£18
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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
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FAQs: Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Bristol Parkway (BPW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) covers a distance of 53 km and takes approximately 21m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is 53 km.
The first train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) leaves at 5:21.
The last train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) departs at 23:01.
Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
Yes, there is a direct train between Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Parkway (BPW). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
The cheapest way to get from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Bristol Parkway generally runs through urban and suburban areas, offering limited scenic views compared to more rural routes. However, passengers may catch glimpses of the countryside and quaint villages along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Swindon to Bristol Parkway is feasible as the journey takes just 21m with a distance of 53 km. The service runs 6 times per day by train.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon station (SWI) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon station (SWI) and Bristol Parkway (BPW)

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

Departure train stations in Swindon
Arrival train stations in Stoke Gifford
SwindonSwindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre

Bus82, 49 · 6m · £4 · every ~6 min

Swindon train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Swindon.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

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

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swindon.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: 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.

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