There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to North Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
3h 49m£65–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 21m£20–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
5h 9m£35–78Drive 134.3 mi
- Drive from Swindon to North Devoncar 134.3 mi
2h 17m£34–49
Swindon to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to North Devon is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to North Devon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to North Devon station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station Forecourt A, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Swindon and North Devon is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to North Devon without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Swindon to North Devon, including transfers.
Swindon to North Devon bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Swindon to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to North Devon is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Bus Station via Rail Station Forecourt A, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to North Devon bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Swindon to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to North Devon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Swindon to North Devon.
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