The average train between Swindon and Waltham Abbey takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon to Waltham Abbey. 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 Swindon and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon to Waltham Abbey? 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 Swindon to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Swindon to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Swindon to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Waltham Abbey is 123.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Waltham Cross via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 19m.