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.
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.
👋 Also check out Swindon → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | £43($51) | every 30 mins | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £31($37) | on demand | 181km (112 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.