Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Swindon
You can get from Bristol to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Bristol to Swindon on 26 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Bristol to Swindon
 | Distance | 35 miles (57 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £6 - £15 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £6 • 55 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £15 • 32 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Megabus or Great Western Railway |
Take a coach or train to travel 35 miles (57 km) from Bristol to Swindon. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 32 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £6. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or Great Western Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Bristol to Swindon.
Travel Tips: Travel from Bristol to Swindon
How do you get from Bristol to Swindon?
There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Swindon: coach or train.
How do I get from Bristol to Swindon the cheapest way?
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Swindon. Tickets for a coach cost on average £6.
This is compared to other travel options to Swindon:
A coach journey is usually £9 less than a journey to Swindon by train, which costs on average £15 for the same trip.
What is the fastest way to Swindon from Bristol?
The fastest way from Bristol to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 32 min.
Other travel options to Swindon from Bristol can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 55 min of travel time.
How many miles from Bristol to Swindon would I travel?
The distance from Bristol to Swindon is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
How many scheduled departures are there a day from Bristol to Swindon?
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Swindon is:
- 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bristol to Swindon as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
What are the departure and arrival points in Bristol and in Swindon?
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bristol to Swindon:
- Coaches most often depart from Bristol at Bristol, City Centre and arrive in Swindon at Swindon.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in Swindon.
Which travel companies can get me from Bristol to Swindon?
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Megabus can take you to Swindon by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from Bristol to Swindon for £6.
- Travel with Great Western Railway for trains to Swindon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Railway Bristol to Swindon tickets on Omio for £15.
What is another destination I should add to my tour from Bristol to Swindon?
When should I book a ticket to Swindon from Bristol online to score the best deals?
When planning your trip from Bristol to Swindon, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Coach tickets cost on average £6 one way.
- Train tickets cost on average £15 one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets between Bristol and Swindon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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