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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rugby is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Rugby via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rugby?

The distance between Swindon and Rugby is 119 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £24 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Swindon to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Rugby?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h.

Where does the Swindon to Rugby bus arrive?

Swindon to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Rugby train arrive?

Swindon to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rugby is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Swindon to Rugby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon to Rugby?

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Swindon to Rugby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
2h 40m
£25–83
Drive 69 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Rugbycar 69 mi
1h 33m
£17–25
Bus, train, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus S6
3. Take the train from Oxford to Leamington Spatrain
4. Take the bus from Parish Church to St Maries RC Infant Schoolbus 63
3h 57m
£19–50
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 44m
£53–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk990 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Roadbus 460
5h
£31–64

Swindon to Rugby by train

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Distance: 118.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Rugby via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h.

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