How to travel from Hull to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Swindon is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hull 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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Train

Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Swindon A420.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Hull to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).

The distance between Hull and Swindon is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hull and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Swindon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hull and Swindon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Swindon A420. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Swindon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Hull and Swindon. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Swindon

Transport options from Hull to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£73($86)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Train via Sheffield4h 20m
£105($125)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 40m
£270($320)
hourly561km (348 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
£26($31)
5 times a week375km (233 miles)
Bus via Clifton, NTU Clifton7h 10m
£35($41)
once a week416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£53($63)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airlines

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