How to get from London to Swindon
London to Swindon is 111 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 15m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Swindon by price and travel time (route calculated on 1 November 2026).
- 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:15, last at 23:50
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Nov 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Swindon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 111 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
111 km
London to Swindon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Swindonbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Swindon
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 00:15 | 23:50 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:30
- 01:15
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:50
- 11:50
- 12:15
- 12:50
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 14:10
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 21:30
- 21:40
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 23:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Swindon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 1 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Swindon, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
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London to Swindon: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Swindon?
Routavio's route check on 1 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Swindon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:50, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Swindon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from London to Swindon leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Swindon from London?
About 111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Swindon cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Swindon?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Swindon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 49m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Swindon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Nov 2026