The average train between Swindon and Leipzig takes 19h 48m and the fastest train takes 15h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Leipzig. 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 3 times a day between Swindon and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 3:44 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Leipzig station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
Swindon to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Swindon to Leipzig train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Leipzig is 979.5 km. The road distance is 1,351 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Leipzig Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 15h 26m.