The average train between Swindon and Harlow takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon to Harlow. 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 Harlow. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Harlow at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 24m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Harlow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Swindon to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Harlow Town station.
Book your Swindon to Harlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Harlow is 132.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Harlow Town via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 50m.