What is the distance between Swindon and Bristol?

The distance between the two cities is 36 miles (58 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swindon to Bristol?

If you're headed to Bristol from Swindon, chances are that your bus will depart from Swindon Coach Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Aquarium, Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Insight and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Bus Swindon to Bristol from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swindon to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	2h 25m	4:15pm	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	2h 15m	7:05pm	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Swindon, Freshbrook (West of Blagrove R’about)	2h 15m	10:05pm	Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Swindon, Stratton	50m	9:40pm	Bristol Bond St	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Swindon, Stratton	50m	9:40pm	Bond St	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Swindon to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $23	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Bristol?

Stops in Swindon

A
Swindon Coach Station
66 New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1, UK
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B
Swindon Bus Stop
Crombey St, Swindon, Swindon SN1, UK

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,433 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $16

Megabus Swindon Bristol recent customer reviews

The bus came late and l missed my connecting bus.There is nowhere to track where the bus is and no refunds on your tickets.Very disappointed in your services

Rebecca M.

November 30, 2024

The Megabus was a comfortable coach which arrived 40 minutes late - Friday afternoon traffic on the M4! It took another hour to reach Bond St, Bristol. More warning about such a long delay would have been helpful but the journey itself was fine.

Jean B.

May 6, 2024

They didn’t stop there and I miss the bus , next one is @ 19 .30 So I catch up the train My all day ruin because of this booking Never ever trust this kind of business

Sebastian S.

February 20, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swindon to Bristol by bus

What is the distance between Swindon and Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swindon to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

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The cheapest trip from Swindon to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Swindon to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $9 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-29.