The distance between Saint Albans and Swindon is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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 Farringdon and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Rickmansworth station then take the train to Aylesbury then take the bus to Oxford City Centre Railway Station then Faringdon Market Place and then to Swindon Spring Gardens.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Saint Albans and Swindon is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Saint Albans and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Swindon is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Swindon. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Saint Albans and Swindon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Saint Albans and Swindon. We recommend that you drive to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Swindon. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Saint Albans and Swindon. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | £42($50) | every 20 mins | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 35m | £21($25) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £25($29) | on demand | 141km (88 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.