How to travel from Peterborough to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Swindon is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Peterborough to Swindon by train 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 London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Swindon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Peterborough and Swindon is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Peterborough and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and Great Western Railway run train services between Peterborough and Swindon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Peterborough and Swindon. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Swindon

Transport options from Peterborough to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£43($51)
every 30 mins250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£31($37)
on demand181km (112 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