The average train between Swindon and York takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to York. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at York station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Swindon to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Swindon to York train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and York is 270.9 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to York via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 6m.