How to travel from Swindon to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Exmouth is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Swindon to Exmouth by train 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 Bristol Temple Meads then Exeter St Davids and then to Exmouth.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Exmouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 2h 10m. 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 £35 ($41).

The distance between Swindon and Exmouth is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Swindon and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Exmouth. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Swindon and Exmouth. We recommend that you drive to Exmouth. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then Exeter St Davids and then to Exmouth. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Swindon and Exmouth. The distance is around 197km (122 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 Swindon to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Exmouth

Transport options from Swindon to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£70($83)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£35($41)
on demand197km (122 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth