The distance between Bradford and Swindon is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bradford to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Stratton Park Sainsburys.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Bradford and Swindon is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bradford and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Swindon is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Swindon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Bradford and Swindon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Shudehill Interchange and Stratton Park Sainsburys. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bradford and Swindon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Bradford and Swindon. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Victoria, plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £265($310) | every 3 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £270($320) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £115($135) | hourly | 389km (241 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 3h 60m | £105($125) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £26($31) | 3 times a week | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £57($67) | on demand | 326km (203 miles) |
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.