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How to get fromSwindon to East Midlandsby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    3h 59m
    £46–155
  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to East Midlandscar car 106.2 mi
    2h 36m
    £27–38
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Corbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from (Corby) Railway Station Forecourt to Windsor Streetbus bus R1
    6h 1m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    3h 59m
    £38–108
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    6h 33m
    £43–97

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Swindon, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to East Midlands via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to East Midlands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 6h 33m.

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