The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
P08168+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81610
P08169+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81634
P08503+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81658
P08170+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81670
P08472+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81646
P08473+
P07677+
Y10342 · Y81670
P08472+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81646
P08168+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81610
P08169+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81634
P08170+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
Y81670Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 146 km
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2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08168+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81610 | On time 06:03 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h42 | 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08169+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81634 | On time 06:29 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h45 | 09:14 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08472+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81646 | On time 06:53 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h37 | 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08503+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81658 | On time 06:57 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h49 | 09:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08170+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81670 | On time 07:10 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h45 | 09:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08473+ P07677+ Y10342 · Y81670 | On time 07:23 Swindon station (SWI) | 2h32 | 09:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 09:19. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 06:40 |
Last train 09:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon station (SWI) and London Stansted Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon station (SWI) to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon station (SWI) and London Stansted Airport
- 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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