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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
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
    4h 4m
    £55–202

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Transport Hubbus
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Regent Circusbus
    6h 16m
    £16–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus423 / ...
    6h
    £28–45

  4. Drive 142.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Swindoncar142.1 mi
    2h 54m
    £36–51

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
    4h 44m
    £107–349

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
    4h 47m
    £37–131

Chester to Swindon by train

Calendar202Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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