How to travel from Hastings to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Swindon is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hastings 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 London Charing Cross and then to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Hastings and Swindon is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hastings and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Swindon is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Swindon. We recommend that you drive to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hastings and Swindon. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

How do I get from Hastings to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Swindon

Transport options from Hastings to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£66($78)
hourly228km (141 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 50m
£51($60)
hourly294km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£39($46)
on demand223km (139 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