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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Spring Gardens via Bus Station, Bus Station, Magdalen Street East, Osney Island and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Swindon?

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 47m.

How far is it from Rugby to Swindon?

The distance between Rugby and Swindon is 133 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Swindon without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rugby to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swindon bus from?

Rugby to Swindon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swindon train from?

Rugby to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Swindon?

The best way to get from Rugby to Swindon is to train via Reading which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Rugby to Swindon bus arrive?

Rugby to Swindon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Swindon train arrive?

Rugby to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Swindon is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rugby to Swindon.

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

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Rugby to Swindon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 200 bus, and car

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 47m
£40–190
Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rugby to Swindoncar 68.4 mi
1h 34m
£17–24
Bus, line 200 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus D1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus 200
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
4. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Spring Gardensbus S6
6h 14m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
3h 19m
£21–81

Rugby to Swindon by train

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Distance: 131.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Spring Gardens via Bus Station, Bridge Street, Bus Station, Magdalen Street East, Frideswide Square, Osney Island, and Market Place in around 6h 14m.

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