The average train between Swindon and Dunstable takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon to Dunstable. 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 Swindon and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 45m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Swindon to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Swindon to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swindon and Dunstable is 94 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 1m.