There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
3h 56m£83–127Drive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindoncar 104.5 mi
2h 6m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
6h 49m£37–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Swindon104.5 mi
2h 6mTrain
- Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
4h 15m£67–113
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Fleming Way via St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Swindon via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Swindon is 172 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Swindon, England?
You can take a bus from Coach Park to Fleming Way via St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Swindon via Railway Station, Derby, and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from EMA Departure Building to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Swindon.
There are 1050+ hotels available in Swindon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Swindon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















