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How to get fromChester to Swindonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    4h 1m
    £49–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 423
    5h 59m
    £29–58

  3. Drive 142.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Swindoncar car 142.1 mi
    2h 55m
    £35–50

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    4h 47m
    £98–341

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    4h 47m
    £35–147

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    4h 50m
    £59–117

Chester to Swindon by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Swindon via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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