There are 4 ways to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain
4h 3m£64–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swindon - Regent Circusbus
7h 30m£22–32Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Newtown (Powys) to Swindoncar 109.4 mi
2h 30m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4h 32m£62–104
Newtown (Powys) to Swindon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtown (Powys) station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Merthyr Bus Station 8 and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Swindon via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Newtown (Powys) and Swindon is 184 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.
The best way to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon, including transfers.
Newtown (Powys) to Swindon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Newtown (Powys) to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
The best way to get from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon is to train via Newport which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Newtown (Powys), Wales and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon - Regent Circus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Cardiff - North Road in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swindon - Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Newtown (Powys) to Swindon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.
Newtown (Powys) to Swindon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtown (Powys) to Swindon is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Newtown (Powys) to Swindon.
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