The average train between Bradford and Swindon takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bradford and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Swindon at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Swindon station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Bradford to Swindon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Swindon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Bradford to Swindon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bradford and Swindon is 248.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Swindon via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 25m.