The distance between Swindon and Nottingham is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Nottingham 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 Nottingham.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Nottingham Coach Stop S10.
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Swindon and Nottingham is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Swindon and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Nottingham. 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Nottingham. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £70($83) | hourly | 330km (205 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 3h 5m | £73($86) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | £27($32) | once a week | 240km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £34($40) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.