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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at Sutton Street via Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Durham via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Swindon to Durham?

The distance between Swindon and Durham is 335 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Durham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Swindon to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Durham bus from?

Swindon to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Durham?

The best way to get from Swindon to Durham is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Durham bus arrive?

Swindon to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Swindon to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Durham is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Swindon to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Swindon to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 35m
£106–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 12m
£41–80
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sutton Streetbus 598
9h 40m
£52–125
Drive 253.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Durhamcar 253.5 mi
4h 34m
£62–90
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 11m
£56–137
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£149–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 16m
£94–343
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 55m
£130–274
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 34m
£99–257

Swindon to Durham by train

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Distance: 333 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Durham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Sutton Street via Market Place, Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 40m.

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