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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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Swindon to Heathrow Airport
From £12 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Swindon to Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Swindon Bus Station to Heathrow Airport run from as early as 4.45am. Our last coach of the day arrives at Heathrow just after 20.25pm.
With up to 9 direct journeys a day and fares starting from £12 one-way*, you can travel in style for less.
| Swindon to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 25 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £12 * |
| Distance (approx) | 127km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 4:55am/17:10pm |
Our Swindon to Heathrow 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:
- Swindon Bus Station
- Swindon (Queens Drive)
- Swindon (Coate Water)
- Reading Mereoak Park & Ride
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Our 403 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Swindon Bus Station
- Swindon (Queens Drive)
- Swindon (Coate Water)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Swindon to Heathrow route map
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow airport
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes
Departing from Swindon
Coaches from Swindon Bus Station (Fleming Way) travel to Heathrow Airport up to 9 times a day.
The station is a five-minute walk from the town centre, and just a two-minute walk from Swindon Train Station, on Station Road, which is also the base for the town's main tax
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy. Facilities near to the stop include a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
View our Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station guide for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Swindon Bus Station at 4.45am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 6.15am.
The last coach leaves from Swindon Bus Station at 19.00pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 20.25pm.
A one-way journey from Swindon to Heathrow is available from £12*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Swindon to Heathrow take 1 hr 25 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 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
