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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach travel from Heathrow Airport to Swindon

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Coach from Heathrow Airport to Swindon in 1 hour 20 mins (fastest journey)

National Express coaches from Heathrow Airport to Swindon run up to 9 times daily, starting from £12.00 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 1 hour 20 minutes.

Travel in style for less with services running from early morning until late night for your convenience.

Coach from Heathrow Airport to Swindon in 1 hour 20 mins (fastest journey)

National Express coaches from Heathrow Airport to Swindon run up to 9 times daily, starting from £12.00 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 1 hour 20 minutes.

Travel in style for less with services running from early morning until late night for your convenience.

Heathrow Airport to Swindon journey information
Fastest journey time 1 hr 20 mins
Cheapest price From £12.00 *
Distance (approx) 120km
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 0:15am/21:50pm
    

Our Heathrow to Swindon services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 401 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Reading Mereoak Park & Ride
  • Swindon (Common Head)
  • Swindon (Coate Water)
  • Swindon (Queens Drive)
  • Swindon Bus Station

Our 444 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Swindon Bus Station

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Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

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Departing from Heathrow Airport

While waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport offers excellent facilities to enjoy before your journey. You'll find a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, along with rest areas, toilets, cash machines and ticket machines – perfect for grabbing refreshments or last-minute travel essentials before exploring vibrant cities.

Take a look at our Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station guide for more information.

Arriving at Swindon Bus Station

Swindon Bus Station is ideally located just a five-minute walk from the town centre, making it easy to start exploring immediately upon arrival. The bus station is conveniently positioned only two minutes from Swindon Train Station on Station Road, which also hosts the town's main taxi rank for seamless onward travel connections.

  

Perfect for:

 Business travellers needing quick airport transfers to Swindon
 Visitors exploring the historic railway heritage of Swindon
 Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable Heathrow connections

 

Book your Heathrow to Swindon coach journey today and enjoy a comfortable, affordable transfer with National Express – the smart choice for intercity travel without the hassle.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 0.15am, arriving at Swindon Bus Station at 01.35am.

The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 21.50pm, arriving at Swindon Bus Station at 23.15pm.

A one-way journey from Heathrow to Swindon is available from £12.00*.

Our fastest coach journey from Heathrow Airport to Swindon takes 1 hour 20 mins.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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