The average train between Swindon and Congleton takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Congleton. 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 3 hours between Swindon and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Congleton at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Congleton? 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 Swindon to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Congleton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Swindon to Congleton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Congleton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Swindon to Congleton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swindon and Congleton is 180.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Congleton via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 33m.