What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Newtown?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Newtown is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Newtown?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Park Street via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Swindon to Newtown?

The distance between Swindon and Newtown is 184 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Newtown without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Newtown without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Newtown?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Swindon to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Newtown bus from?

Swindon to Newtown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Newtown train from?

Swindon to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Newtown?

The best way to get from Swindon to Newtown is to train via Newport which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Swindon to Newtown bus arrive?

Swindon to Newtown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swindon to Newtown train arrive?

Swindon to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Newtown is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Swindon to Newtown.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Newtown?

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train
4h 29m
£73–135
Drive 110.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Newtowncar 110.3 mi
2h 30m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Gloucestertrain
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
4. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Park Streetbus T4
6h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train
4h 39m
£73–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Park Streetbus T4
6h 58m

Swindon to Newtown by train

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Distance: 183.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Newtown (Powys) via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Park Street via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 58m.

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