The distance between Swindon and Bournemouth is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to Blue Boar Row and then to Bournemouth Westover Road.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Swindon and Bournemouth is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Swindon and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swindon and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blue Boar Row. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Swindon and Bournemouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Bournemouth. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £64($76) | every 3 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £8($9) | every 4 hours | 116km (72 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.