Bus from Swindon to London
8 direct routes · 81–135 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 22:40 (weekdays); night service UK042 runs at 03:25.
Next buses to London as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swindon, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK044 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 04:30 | 22:40 | Regent Circus (Stop CB) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
| 401 | National Express | ~100 min | 6 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 05:25 | 15:40 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
| 803 | National Express | ~155 min | 4 | Fridays only | 11:15 | 17:10 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 444, 403, UK042, W15, T78
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | — |
| 403 | National Express | ~81 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:59 | 04:59 | Sussex Place (SE-bound) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
| UK042 | FlixBus | ~135 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:25 | 03:25 | Regent Circus (Stop CB) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | — |
| W15 | National Express | ~135 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way (westbound) | Three Mile Cross |
| T78 | National Express | ~120 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 11:40 | 11:40 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swindon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 401 bus, 803 bus, 444 bus, 403 bus or W15 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swindon to London?
8 routes run directly from Swindon to London: the UK044 (FlixBus), the 401 (National Express), the 803 (National Express), the 444 (National Express), the 403 (National Express), the UK042 (FlixBus), the W15 (National Express), the T78 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK044, 8 times each weekday — board at Regent Circus (Stop CB) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swindon to London?
Between 81 minutes on the 403 and 135 on the UK042, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swindon to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:30 and the last around 22:40 — and night service UK042 runs at 03:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swindon to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.