How to travel from Gloucester to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Swindon is around 54km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester to Swindon by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration45min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cirencester Beeches Car Park and then to Swindon Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Stagecoach West

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Swindon.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Gloucester Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance54km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Swindon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Gloucester and Swindon is around 54km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Gloucester and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Swindon is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Swindon. It typically takes around 45min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Swindon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 45min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Gloucester and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 45min, 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 Gloucester and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cirencester Beeches Car Park and Cirencester The Forum. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Stagecoach West and National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Swindon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 45min.

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 Gloucester and Swindon. The distance is around 54km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

How do I get from Gloucester to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Swindon

Transport options from Gloucester to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
45min
£15($18)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
£7($8)
every 4 hours66km (41 miles)
Taxi
40min
£80($95)
on demand54km (34 miles)
Drive
40min
£10($12)
on demand54km (34 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