There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Swindon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Coventry to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 43m£45–280Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Swindoncar 68.4 mi
1h 34m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk980
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent Circusbus Uk044 / ...
4h 37m£22–72Train
- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
3h 17m£22–81Bus, line 200 bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus D1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus 200
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
- Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Spring Gardensbus S6
6h 14m£20–29
Rugby to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Swindon. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Regent Circus via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Swindon via Coventry and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Rugby and Swindon is 133 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Swindon without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 43m and costs £45 - £280.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rugby to Swindon, including transfers.
Rugby to Swindon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to train via Reading which takes 2h 43m and costs £45 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £75 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Swindon via Coventry and Reading in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Regent Circus via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 37m.
Train from Coventry to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Church Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 1865 772250
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Magdalen Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Osney Island to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Market Place to Spring Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Swindon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Rugby to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Swindon is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rugby to Swindon.
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