How to travel from Swindon to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Middlesbrough is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Swindon to Middlesbrough 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Swindon and Middlesbrough is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Swindon and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Middlesbrough is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swindon and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swindon and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Swindon to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 20m
£120($145)
once daily583km (362 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 40m
£245($290)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 45m
£310($370)
once daily645km (401 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5h 5m
£265($315)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train to Reading, plane5h 15m
£255($305)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 15m
£140($170)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£73($86)
hourly524km (325 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa5h 15m
£115($135)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£27($32)
once daily485km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£68($80)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough