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How to get fromSwindon to The Cotswoldsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train
    4h 56m
    £75–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus bus 451
    9h 16m
    £41–74

  3. Drive  188 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to The Cotswoldscar car 188 mi
    3h 54m
    £47–68

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain train
    6h 27m
    £89–157

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train Doncaster - Hull / ...
    7h 12m
    £86–145

Swindon to The Cotswolds by train, subway, and bus

Calendar283Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and The Cotswolds, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to The Cotswolds via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Doncaster, Hull, and Hull Interchange in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to The Cotswolds via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Hull Interchange in around 9h 16m.

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