How to travel from Norwich to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Swindon is around 281km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Swindon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £500($595)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Swindon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance281km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Norwich and Swindon is around 281km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Norwich and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Swindon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Norwich and Swindon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Swindon. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Norwich and Swindon. The distance is around 281km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Swindon

Transport options from Norwich to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£87($105)
hourly315km (196 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£500($595)
hourly847km (526 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 40m
£350($415)
every 20 mins762km (473 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£14($17)
4 times a day320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£49($58)
on demand281km (174 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