There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 58m£28–103Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Derbycar 111.2 mi
2h 23m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Silverstone Race Circuitbus S3
- Take the bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Bus Stationbus S6
4h 20m£35–49Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 4m£50–152
Swindon to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Derby is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Bus Station via Silverstone Race Circuit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Derby. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Derby via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Swindon and Derby is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £28 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Swindon to Derby, including transfers.
Swindon to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Derby is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Derby via Cheltenham Spa in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Bus Station via Silverstone Race Circuit in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Silverstone Race Circuit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Silverstone Race Circuit station.
Swindon to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Derby is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Swindon to Derby.
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