There are 14 ways to get from Swindon to Châtel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain Ir / ...
11h 41m€303–507Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
25h 3m€85–181Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
19h 47m€176–297Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Châtelcar
11h 42m€300–379Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
7h 28m€112–272Train, bus via Lille
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
15h 3m€251–417Bus via Luxembourg
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
29h 1m€96–181Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swindon to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Châtelcar
12h 44m€196–346Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
7h 30m€161–440Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
8h 37m€136–359Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
8h 18m€157–393Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
8h 56m€155–379Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
9h 36m€200–496Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
9h 32m€241–633
Swindon to Châtel by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Châtel is to bus which costs €80 - €190 and takes 25h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Châtel is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aigle via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Swindon and Châtel is 1326 km.
The best way to get from Swindon to Châtel without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 47m and costs €170 - €300.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Swindon to Châtel, including transfers.
Swindon to Châtel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Châtel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Châtel is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 25h 3m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Swindon to Châtel via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Aigle in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Thonon-les-Bains, and Les Arts in around 25h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–240
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Châtel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Châtel is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 12:54 PM in Swindon and 1:54 PM in Châtel.
Swindon to Châtel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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