There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Lincoln by train 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 King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
3h 57m£80–125Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Lincolncar 138.5 mi
3h£35–50Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
4h 50m£75–128
Swindon to Lincoln by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Lincoln is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Lincoln Central via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Swindon and Lincoln is 217 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Lincoln without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 57m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Swindon to Lincoln, including transfers.
Swindon to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Lincoln is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Swindon to Lincoln.
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Lincoln Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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)
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