The distance between Canterbury and Swindon is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 St Pancras International and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Swindon.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).
The distance between Canterbury and Swindon is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Canterbury and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £70 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Swindon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Canterbury and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Canterbury and Swindon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Canterbury and Swindon. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £70 ($83).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £70($83) | hourly | 241km (149 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 2h 50m | £66($78) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | £13($15) | 4 times a day | 244km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £41($48) | on demand | 230km (143 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.