The distance between Stoke on Trent and Swindon is around 194km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Swindon A420.
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There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Swindon is around 194km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Stoke on Trent and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Swindon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway run train services between Stoke on Trent and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Swindon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Swindon A420. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent 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 20m.
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 Stoke on Trent and Swindon. The distance is around 194km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £100($120) | hourly | 261km (162 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 35m | £86($100) | hourly | 213km (132 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £265($315) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £27($32) | 4 times a week | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus to Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green | 4h 30m | £14($17) | once daily | 248km (154 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £34($40) | on demand | 194km (120 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.