How to travel from Lichfield to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Swindon is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield 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 Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dale End and then to Swindon A420.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. 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 £27 ($32).

The distance between Lichfield and Swindon is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lichfield 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 Lichfield to Swindon is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield 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 15m.

London Midland, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Lichfield and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Lichfield and Swindon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Birmingham Brunel Street and Swindon A420. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

NX West Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Swindon. The distance is around 156km (97 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 Lichfield to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Swindon

Transport options from Lichfield to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£66($78)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 20m
£56($66)
hourly168km (104 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£17($20)
4 times a week164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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