What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross is to rideshare which costs £6 - £14 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Charing Cross?

The distance between Swindon and Charing Cross is 80 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Swindon to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Charing Cross bus from?

Swindon to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Swindon to Charing Cross is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h.

Where does the Swindon to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Swindon to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swindon to Charing Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Charing Cross is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Swindon to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20278+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Can I share a ride from Swindon to Charing Cross?

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

Swindon to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Charing Cross 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 Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
1h 10m
£32–129
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Swindon to London81.5 mi
1h 54m
£6–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
3h
£20–34
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing CrossN9
3h 4m
£12–33
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Charing Cross80.7 mi
1h 35m
£21–30

Swindon to Charing Cross by train and subway

536Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.8 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to London Paddington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–130 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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