What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Brooksby College via London Heathrow Airport and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Swindon to East Midlands?

The distance between Swindon and East Midlands is 177 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 58m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Swindon to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to East Midlands bus from?

Swindon to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to East Midlands train from?

Swindon to East Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 58m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Swindon to East Midlands bus arrive?

Swindon to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to East Midlands train arrive?

Swindon to East Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to East Midlands is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Swindon to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1916+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Swindon to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
3h 58m
£95–148
Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to East Midlandscar 107.8 mi
2h 31m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
7h 12m
£30–47
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
3h 59m
£83–126

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to East Midlands via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to East Midlands via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 7h 12m.

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