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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Stansted is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Swindon to Stansted?

The distance between Swindon and Stansted is 113 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Swindon to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Stansted train from?

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

Where does the Swindon to Stansted train arrive?

Swindon to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Stansted is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Swindon to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2272+ hotels available in Stansted.

Swindon to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 223 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Stansted by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 41m
£64–121
Drive 111.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Stanstedcar 111.6 mi
1h 55m
£28–40
Train via London
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 43m
£51–117
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesendtrain
4. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
5h 5m

Swindon to Stansted by train and bus

10Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 2h 41m.

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