The average train between Swindon and Cosford takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Cosford. 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 hourly between Swindon and Cosford. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cosford at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Cosford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Cosford station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Swindon to Cosford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Cosford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cosford station.
Book your Swindon to Cosford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swindon and Cosford is 126.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Cosford via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m.