The distance between Crewe and Swindon is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Crewe 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 Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Bus Station then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Swindon A420.
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There are several options for getting from Crewe to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Crewe and Swindon is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Crewe and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Swindon is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Crewe and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Crewe and Swindon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Crewe to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street and Swindon A420. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
D&G Bus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Crewe and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Swindon. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Crewe and Swindon. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £83($100) | hourly | 274km (170 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 45m | £73($86) | hourly | 226km (140 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 60m | £255($300) | every 4 hours | 427km (266 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £25($30) | 4 times a week | 232km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £37($44) | on demand | 212km (132 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.