The distance between Leicester and Swindon is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Leicester 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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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Swindon.
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Leicester and Swindon is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Leicester and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Swindon is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
East Midlands Railways, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Leicester and Swindon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Leicester and Swindon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Leicester and Swindon. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £62($73) | every 20 mins | 286km (178 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 40m | £81($95) | hourly | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £13($15) | 4 times a day | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.