There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to East Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
3h 59m£98–151Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to East Midlandscar 107.8 mi
2h 31m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
6h 48m£46–68Train
- 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 Melton Mowbraytrain
4h£86–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Frideswide Squarebus S6
- Take the train from Oxford to Leamington Spatrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Transport Museumbus X18 / ...
- Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
- Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
7h 46m£54–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Brooksby College via London Heathrow Airport and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
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 59m.
The distance between Swindon and East Midlands is 177 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 59m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Swindon to East Midlands, including transfers.
Swindon to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to East Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 59m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 6h 48m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to East Midlands via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- 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
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to East Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to East Midlands is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Swindon to East Midlands.
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