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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Pittville Street and Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Nottingham via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Swindon to Nottingham?

The distance between Swindon and Nottingham is 207 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Swindon to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Nottingham bus from?

Swindon to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Nottingham bus arrive?

Swindon to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Nottingham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Swindon to Nottingham.

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

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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 London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
3h 18m
£90–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
5h 40m
£18–28
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Nottinghamcar 115.8 mi
2h 21m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 3m
£64–103
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 53m
£32–52

Swindon to Nottingham by train and subway

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Nottingham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Pittville Street, and Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub in around 5h 40m.

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