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How to get fromSwindon to Shildonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Shildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtontrainBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to DarlingtontrainLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    5h 8m
    £100–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk044 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus815
    9h 15m
    £43–109

  3. Drive 243 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Shildoncar243 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–89

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
    5h 29m
    £69–171

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpatrainLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to DarlingtontrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 59m
    £124–224

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)planeLHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
    5h 46m
    £101–404

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)planeSOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
    6h 25m
    £140–312

Swindon to Shildon by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Shildon via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to St Johns Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 9h 15m.

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