How to travel from Cotswolds to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Swindon is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Swindon by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cirencester The Forum and then to Swindon Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

Stagecoach West

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Kemble then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration32min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Swindon.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance37km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Swindon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Cotswolds and Swindon is around 37km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Swindon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Swindon is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Swindon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Swindon. instead which will take 29min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm and Cirencester The Forum. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Stagecoach West run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Swindon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Swindon. We recommend that you take the bus to Cirencester The Forum and then to Swindon Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Swindon. The distance is around 37km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Swindon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Swindon

Transport options from Cotswolds to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
£6($7)
5 times a week48km (30 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
32min
£41($49)
hourly44km (27 miles)
Bus and Train1h 40m
£19($22)
5 times a week80km (50 miles)
Taxi
29min
£55($65)
on demand37km (23 miles)
Drive
29min
£7($8)
on demand37km (23 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