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Swindon to Derby trains

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The average train between Swindon and Derby takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 58m
£53–93

Swindon to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Derby at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 4m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 46m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 46m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 46m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Derby? 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Derby via Cheltenham Spa in around 2h 58m.

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