There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Nottingham by train, bus, 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 Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
3h 19m£90–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
6h 13m£24–39Drive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Nottinghamcar 115.8 mi
2h 21m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 3m£63–103
Swindon to Nottingham by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Nottingham via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Swindon and Nottingham is 207 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Swindon to Nottingham, including transfers.
Swindon to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Nottingham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 13m.
- 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)
- 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
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swindon to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Nottingham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Swindon to Nottingham.
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