There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Borth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Borthtrain
5h 28m£78–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 1m£32–58Drive 139.9 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Borthcar 139.9 mi
3h 12m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Borthtrain
5h 39m£73–127
Swindon to Borth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Borth is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Borth is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Borth station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Borth. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Borth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Swindon and Borth is 224 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Borth without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Swindon to Borth, including transfers.
Swindon to Borth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Borth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Borth is to train via Newport which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Borth, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Borth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Borth via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Aberystwyth in around 9h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Borth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Borth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Borth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Borth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Borth is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Swindon to Borth.
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