How to travel from Swindon to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 parkSwindon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance244km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Swindon to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Peak District National park

Transport options from Swindon to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 60m
£260($310)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£105($125)
hourly349km (217 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa4h 25m
£90($105)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£42($50)
on demand244km (151 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park