The average train between Chester and Swindon takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Swindon at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Swindon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Chester to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Chester to Swindon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Swindon is 196.6 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Swindon via London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 28m.