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£78–137Drive 139.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Borthcar 139.9 mi
3h 12m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 9mTrain
- 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 38m£73–127
Swindon to Borth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Borth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 12m.
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 Fleming Way and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
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 National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 and takes 8h 9m.
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 Fleming Way to Borth via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Aberystwyth in around 8h 9m.
- 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
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Borth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Swindon to Borth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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