How to travel from Cardiff to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Swindon is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff 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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Train

Take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Swindon Gablecross.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance116km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Cardiff and Swindon is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Cardiff and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Swindon. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Swindon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Great Western Railway run train services between Cardiff and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Swindon Gablecross. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and Swindon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 1hr.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Swindon. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Swindon

Transport options from Cardiff to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£25($30)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£16($19)
every 20 mins150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£20($24)
on demand116km (72 miles)

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Airports near Swindon

The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon