The distance between Birmingham and Swindon is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Swindon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Swindon A420.
There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Birmingham and Swindon is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Birmingham and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Swindon is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Birmingham and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Swindon A420. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Birmingham and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Swindon. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £62($73) | hourly | 190km (118 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 1h 45m | £52($61) | hourly | 142km (88 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | £14($17) | 4 times a week | 134km (83 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £23($27) | on demand | 131km (81 miles) |
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.