There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkwaytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 25m£98–166Drive 104.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA)car 104.6 mi
2h 7m£26–37Bus
- 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 12m£37–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Swindon to East Midlands-EMA104.6 mi
2h 7mTrain
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 10m£73–118
Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA). However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at East Midlands Parkway via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Swindon and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 204 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including transfers.
Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and East Midlands Airport (EMA), England?
You can take a train from Swindon to EMA Departure Building via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, East Midlands Parkway, and East Midlands Parkway Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Swindon to East Midlands-EMA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Swindon to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
There are 1915+ hotels available in East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Swindon and East Midlands Airport (EMA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















