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
4h£101–155Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to East Midlandscar 107.8 mi
2h 31m£27–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Luton DART Parkwaybus
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Corbytrain
- Take the bus from (Corby) Railway Station Forecourt to Windsor Streetbus R1
6h 1mTrain
- 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 1m£84–132Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 39m£45–98
Questions & Answers
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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
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 4h.
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 4h and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 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 4h and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 39m.
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 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to East Midlands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Corby
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Luton DART Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01780751671
- Website
- blands.info
Bus from (Corby) Railway Station Forecourt to Windsor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://blands.info/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 1983+ hotels available in East Midlands.

























