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How to get fromSwindon to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Northamptontrain train
    3h 17m
    £61–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X88 / ...
    4h 40m
    £15–24

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk900 / ...
    4h 15m
    £20–43

  4. Drive 71.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Northamptoncar car 71.7 mi
    1h 24m
    £18–26

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain train
    3h 18m
    £69–126

Swindon to Northampton by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Northampton via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport in around 4h 15m.

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