How to travel from Salisbury to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Swindon is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salisbury to Swindon by train, bus, taxi 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 Swindon.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)

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Bus

Take the bus to Swindon Fire Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Salisbury Reds

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Swindon.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Triple 4 Triple 4 Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance69km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Swindon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Salisbury and Swindon is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Salisbury and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Swindon is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salisbury and Swindon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 10m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Salisbury and Swindon. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Salisbury and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salisbury and Swindon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Salisbury Reds run regular bus services between Salisbury and Swindon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 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 Salisbury and Swindon. The distance is around 69km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

How do I get from Salisbury to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Swindon

Transport options from Salisbury to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
£24($28)
5 times a week91km (57 miles)
Train via Bath Spa1h 20m
£31($37)
hourly113km (70 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
hourly66km (41 miles)
Taxi
59min
£100($120)
on demand69km (43 miles)
Drive
59min
£12($14)
on demand69km (43 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