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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Wem is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Wem is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Wem?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Wem. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Church via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Wem?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wem. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wem via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Swindon to Wem?

The distance between Swindon and Wem is 162 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Wem without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Swindon to Wem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Wem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Wem train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Wem?

The best way to get from Swindon to Wem is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Swindon to Wem bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Wem train arrive?

Swindon to Wem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Wem?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Wem is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swindon to Wem.

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

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Where can I stay near Wem?

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Swindon to Wem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 511 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Wem by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 14m
£52–89
Drive 116.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Wem116.1 mi
2h 19m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station409
7h 31m
£31–47
Train, line 511 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
4. Take the bus from The Gateway to Church511 / ...
4h 52m
£34–95

Swindon to Wem by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Wem via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Church via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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