The distance between Penzance and Swindon is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Penzance 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 Swindon.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Swindon.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Penzance and Swindon is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Penzance and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Swindon is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Swindon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Swindon with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 50m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Swindon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Penzance and Swindon. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Swindon. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Swindon. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | £95($110) | twice daily | 396km (246 miles) |
Train via Bristol Temple Meads | 5h 5m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 5h 50m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 471km (293 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £15($18) | once daily | 398km (248 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £64($76) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.