The average train between Peterborough and Swindon takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 30 minutes between Peterborough and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Swindon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Swindon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Peterborough to Swindon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Swindon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Peterborough to Swindon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Swindon is 154.1 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Swindon via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 4m.