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How to get fromSwindon to Porton Downby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath SpatrainLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to SalisburytrainCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 15m
    £23–53
  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Porton Downcar37.3 mi
    55 min
    £10–14
  3. Bus, line 80 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Lloyds BankbusX5
    2. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Tesco Superstorebus80
    3. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Manor FarmbusX67
    3h 37m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swindon to Porton Downtaxi37.3 mi
    55 min
    £75–95
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North StreetbusX5
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar RowbusX5 / ...
    3h 42m
  6. Line 49 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Pelicanbus49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Pelican to TescobusX2 / ...
    4h 7m

Swindon to Porton Down by train, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Old Police House via Bath Spa, Salisbury, and Mill Stream Approach in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Manor Farm via Lloyds Bank and Tesco Superstore in around 3h 37m.

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