How to travel from Sheffield to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Swindon is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sheffield to Swindon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwindonSheffield if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Swindon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Sheffield and Swindon is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Sheffield and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Swindon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Sheffield 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Swindon. We recommend that you drive to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 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 Sheffield and Swindon. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Sheffield to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Swindon

Transport options from Sheffield to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£95($115)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa3h 10m
£81($95)
hourly268km (166 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£260($310)
every 3 hours476km (296 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Swindon

Train operators

Bus companies

Airlines

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