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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Thaxted is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Thaxted is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Thaxted?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Thaxted. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at The Guildhall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Swindon to Thaxted?

The distance between Swindon and Thaxted is 127 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Thaxted without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Swindon to Thaxted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Thaxted bus from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Thaxted?

The best way to get from Swindon to Thaxted is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Swindon to Thaxted bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Thaxted?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Thaxted is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swindon to Thaxted.

Where can I stay near Thaxted?

There are 344+ hotels available in Thaxted.

Swindon to Thaxted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted AirportStansted Express
3h 2m
£59–224
Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Thaxted123.6 mi
2h 19m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Coach StationA6
3h 49m
£47–210
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
3. Take the bus from London Liverpool Street Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)
4h 31m
£52–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
4h 16m
£35–69

Swindon to Thaxted by train, foot, and bus

178Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to The Guildhall via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Coach Station in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to The Guildhall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 4h 16m.

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