There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train, bus, car or towncar
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Swindon to Reading
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Take the bus from Reading Town Centre, Reading RailAir to Heathrow Central Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train
The train journey time between Swindon and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 1h 14m and covers a distance of around 92 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 5 min. Operated by First Great Western Service, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line, the Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train service departs from Swindon and arrives in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Typically 525 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swindon and arriving at Heathrow Airport London T2,3. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Swindon and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 58 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including transfers.
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 25m.

- Distance: 57.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 14m
What companies run services between Swindon, England and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?
First Great Western Service operates a train from Swindon to London Paddington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £28 - £35 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swindon to Heathrow Airport London T2,3 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15 - £22 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28 - £35
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £28 - £35
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £45 - £65
Train from Swindon to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16 - £21
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £16 - £21
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £28 - £40

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swindon to Heathrow Airport London T2,3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15 - £22
- Website
- National Express

- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Reading Town Centre, Reading RailAir to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6 - £12
- Website
- Megabus UK

- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport
- Estimated price
- £79
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Airport London T2,3 station.
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Swindon to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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