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How to get fromSwindon to East Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    3h 59m
    £96–146

  2. Drive  107.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to East Midlandscar car 107.8 mi
    2h 31m
    £27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus bus S3
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus S7
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus bus 5A / ...
    5h 38m
    £40–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain train
    3h 59m
    £84–127

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk044 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    7h 3m
    £45–64

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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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 Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 38m.

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