There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to South Molton by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus 105
4h 46m£33–56Train, bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus 105
4h 51m£30–52Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 14m£67–126Drive 123.5 mi
- Drive from Swindon to South Moltoncar 123.5 mi
2h 5m£31–45
Swindon to South Molton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to South Molton is to train and bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to South Molton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to South Molton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Swindon and South Molton is 131 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to South Molton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Swindon to South Molton, including transfers.
Swindon to South Molton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to South Molton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to South Molton is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Swindon to South Molton.
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and South Molton, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Broad Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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