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How to get fromSwindon to Porton Downby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 16m
    £36–65

  2. Drive 37.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Porton Downcar car 37.5 mi
    56 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, line 80 bus

    1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Lloyds Bankbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Tesco Superstorebus bus 80
    3. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Manor Farmbus bus X67
    3h 34m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swindon to Porton Downtaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    56 min
    £130–170

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 50m

  6. Line 49 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Pelicanbus bus 49
    2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus bus X2 / ...
    4h 12m

Swindon to Porton Down by train and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Firs Road Top via Bath Spa, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Manor Farm via Lloyds Bank and Tesco Superstore in around 3h 34m.

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