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How to get from Bournemouth to Swindon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M1 bus from Lansdowne station to Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Bus - M1M1
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Littledown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmpj
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 50, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Bournemouth to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Lansdowne station to Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 5050
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Lansdowne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwa
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bournemouth to Swindon

The distance between Bournemouth, South West and Swindon, South West is approximately 117.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bournemouth to Swindon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bournemouth

Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Lansdowne.

Train stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Bournemouth

Bus stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Lansdowne
  • Cotlands Road, Lansdowne
  • Top Of Bath Hill, Lansdowne

Public transport stations close to Swindon, South West

Swindon is located at Swindon, South West and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Swindon
  • Bus Station, Swindon

Alternative route by bus and train via 50, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Bournemouth to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Lansdowne station to Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 5050
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Lansdowne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwa
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Swindon?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bournemouth to Swindon?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Swindon in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bournemouth to Swindon in South West?

    The M1 bus line goes from Littledown station near Bournemouth to Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station near Swindon in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Bournemouth to Swindon in South West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bournemouth and Swindon in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bournemouth to get to Swindon in South West?

    Get on the M1 bus from the Littledown stop near Bournemouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bournemouth and Swindon in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station, which is closest to Swindon in South West.

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