The distance between Swindon and Peak District National park is around 244km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Peak District National park → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Sheffield.
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Drive to Peak District National Park.
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Swindon and Peak District National park is around 244km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Swindon and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 244km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 60m | £260($310) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £105($125) | hourly | 349km (217 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 4h 25m | £90($105) | hourly | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £42($50) | on demand | 244km (151 miles) |
The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.