The distance between Swindon and Leicester is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Leicester 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 London Paddington and then to Leicester.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Leicester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Swindon and Leicester is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Swindon and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Leicester is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Leicester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Swindon and Leicester. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Leicester. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Leicester. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Leicester. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £62($73) | every 20 mins | 287km (178 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 2h 45m | £82($95) | hourly | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £14($16) | 4 times a day | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £26($31) | on demand | 152km (94 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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