How to get to Swindon from Trowbridge

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Compare train and coach for Trowbridge to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trowbridge to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 40 km

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£19

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£6

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£8

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1h 15m

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45m

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30m

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Trowbridge to Swindon:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trowbridge to Swindon costing on average £19.

The fastest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Trowbridge and Swindon 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 (45m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £8 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.

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.

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from Trowbridge to Swindon

How to get to Swindon from Trowbridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway
    18:430h38
    Trowbridge
    19:21Swindon
    £111One-way
    0 changes

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  • Great Western Railway
    18:430h38
    Trowbridge
    19:21Swindon
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway
    18:430h38
    Trowbridge
    19:21Swindon
    £111One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Trowbridge to Swindon

Travel to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Trowbridge to Swindon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Trowbridge and Swindon including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Trowbridge to Swindon:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trowbridge to Swindon costing on average £19.

The fastest way to travel from Trowbridge to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Swindon take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 52m.

The Trowbridge to Swindon distance is approximately 40 km.
The average frequency per day from Trowbridge to Swindon is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trowbridge and Swindon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trowbridge to Swindon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Trowbridge station (TRO) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Trowbridge, Market Street (Town Hall) and arrive in Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trowbridge to Swindon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swindon by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Swindon by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trowbridge to Swindon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Trowbridge to Swindon often also extend their vacation to go to London Paddington (PAD), London, Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), Bristol, Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swindon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Trowbridge to Swindon, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum to learn about the Victorian nature writer, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway for scenic rides. For a relaxing day, take a stroll through Queens Park or experience the local art scene at the Swindon Arts Centre. Notable sights include the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet for shopping. The Museum of Computing offers a look into the history of computing.
Swindon typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its key attractions such as the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.

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