What is the cheapest way to get from London to Swindon?

The cheapest way to get from London to Swindon is to rideshare which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Swindon?

The fastest way to get from London to Swindon is to train which takes 57 min and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Swindon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Regent Circus. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Swindon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Swindon. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from London to Swindon?

The distance between London and Swindon is 77 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Swindon without a car?

The best way to get from London to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from London to Swindon?

The train from London Paddington to Swindon takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Swindon bus from?

London to Swindon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Swindon train from?

London to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Swindon?

The best way to get from London to Swindon is to train which takes 57 min and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £26 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the London to Swindon bus arrive?

London to Swindon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus station.

Where does the London to Swindon train arrive?

London to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from London to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Swindon is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from London to Swindon.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Swindon?

Book your London to Swindon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Swindon?

Book your London to Swindon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Swindon?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Swindon.

Can I share a ride from London to Swindon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Swindon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Swindon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Swindon by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to SwindonLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
57 min
£35–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Regent CircusUk044 / ...
2h 20m
£4–26
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Swindon81.5 mi
1h 53m
£5–13
Drive 80.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Swindon80.8 mi
1h 33m
£20–29

London to Swindon by train

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between London, England and Swindon, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swindon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Regent Circus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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