Nelson to Swindon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Swindon takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain

7h 11m

£81–140

Nelson to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Swindon at 1:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:55 PM → 7:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
2:55 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 9:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 10:04 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:22 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:22 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:01 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:01 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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.