The distance between York and Swindon is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from York to Swindon 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.
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Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and then to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from York to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between York and Swindon is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from York and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Swindon is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
LNER, Grand Central, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between York and Swindon. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 York and Swindon. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14, Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and Faringdon Market Place. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between York and Swindon. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Swindon. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £62($73) | every 30 mins | 430km (267 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 4h 5m | £100($120) | hourly | 367km (228 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £120($140) | twice a week | 630km (391 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4hrs | £270($315) | every 3 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £260($305) | hourly | 519km (323 miles) |
Bus | 7h 5m | £25($29) | once daily | 389km (242 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £56($66) | on demand | 319km (198 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.