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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Coniston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Coniston is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Swindon to Coniston?

The distance between Swindon and Coniston is 284 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Swindon to Coniston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Swindon to Coniston?

The best way to get from Swindon to Coniston is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 9h 36m.

Can I drive from Swindon to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Coniston is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Swindon to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3231+ hotels available in Coniston.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 33m
£95–263
Drive 243.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Coniston243.5 mi
4h 6m
£61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 36m
£93–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownX7
9h 33m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hub
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness
5. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownX7
12h 24m

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Coniston via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Coniston via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 36m.

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