There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Swindon by train, car, or bus
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- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
4h 12m£114–185Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Woolacombe to Swindoncar 136.4 mi
2h 54m£34–49Bus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Stationbus 21B
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
5h 41m£66–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Stationbus 21B
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Swindontrain
6h 15m£64–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Swindon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Swindon is 166 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Woolacombe to Swindon, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Woolacombe to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Swindon is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Woolacombe to Swindon.
There are 997+ hotels available in Swindon.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Swindon via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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