How to travel from Swindon to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Winchester is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 55min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Winchester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Winchester.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lloyds Bank, Tesco Superstore then Bus Station National Express and then to City Road.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Winchester.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Winchester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Swindon and Winchester is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Swindon and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Winchester is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Winchester. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Winchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1hr, 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 Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lloyds Bank, Tesco Superstore and Bus Station National Express. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Stagecoach West, Salisbury Reds, Swindons Bus Company and Stagecoach South run regular bus services between Swindon and Winchester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 20m 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 Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Winchester. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Transport options from Swindon to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£47($56)
every 3 hours121km (75 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
£16($19)
every 4 hours92km (57 miles)
Taxi
55min
£120($140)
on demand80km (50 miles)
Drive
55min
£14($17)
on demand80km (50 miles)

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Train operators

Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester