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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Boscombe is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Boscombe is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Boscombe station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Swindon to Boscombe?

The distance between Swindon and Boscombe is 117 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Boscombe without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Swindon to Boscombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Boscombe bus from?

Swindon to Boscombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Boscombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Boscombe?

The best way to get from Swindon to Boscombe is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £17 - £75 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Swindon to Boscombe bus arrive?

Swindon to Boscombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Boscombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Boscombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Boscombe is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Swindon to Boscombe.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Boscombe?

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Swindon to Boscombe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Boscombe by train, bus, 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 Swindon to ReadingBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 40m
£40–112
Drive 66.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Boscombe66.4 mi
1h 35m
£17–25
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
3h 38m
£18–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to SalisburyGloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House LaneX3
3h 10m
£22–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North StreetX5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar RowX5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House LaneX3
4h 39m

Swindon to Boscombe by train

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Bournemouth via Reading in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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