Trains from Basildon to Swindon

Basildon to Swindon train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Basildon (East of England) to Swindon (South West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How long is the train?

On average, the journey takes normally 2h35m by train to cover the 96 miles to go to Swindon from Basildon. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the cost of the train may change.

Best prices for Basildon to Swindon train tickets

Basildon - Swindon prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Basildon to Swindon by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Basildon - Swindon: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Basildon to Swindon will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 3 days in advance, tickets should be available from £25 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £30 for your journey. Thus, you can save 16% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 3 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Basildon to Swindon trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Basildon and Swindon by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Swindon to Basildon and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Basildon - Swindon train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Basildon Swindon train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Basildon to Swindon? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Basildon Swindon ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Basildon to Swindon (one way trip).

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey