What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swindon?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swindon is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Swindon?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Swindon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Leicester to Swindon?

The distance between Leicester and Swindon is 179 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Swindon without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Swindon without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 23m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Swindon?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Leicester to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swindon bus from?

Leicester to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swindon train from?

Leicester to Swindon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Swindon?

The best way to get from Leicester to Swindon is to train via London which takes 2h 23m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Swindon bus arrive?

Leicester to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Swindon train arrive?

Leicester to Swindon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Swindon is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Leicester to Swindon.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Swindon?

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Leicester to Swindon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Swindon by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 23m
£81–142
Drive 87 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Swindoncar 87 mi
2h 1m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon - Regent Circusbus Uk044 / ...
5h 20m
£28–64
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
3h 41m
£64–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Railway Stationbus X17 / ...
3. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Oxfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Spring Gardensbus S6
6h 42m
£32–48

Leicester to Swindon by train and subway

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Swindon via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 20m.

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