The average train between Swindon and Coventry takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Coventry. 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 Coventry. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Coventry at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Coventry? 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 Coventry. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Coventry station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Swindon to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Swindon to Coventry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swindon and Coventry is 96.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Coventry via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 24m.