There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 22m£50–84Bus, line 80 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Markets to Crocketts Lanebus 80
4h 5m£13–21Drive 80.2 mi
- Drive from Swindon to West Midlandscar 80.2 mi
1h 30m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 22m£38–65
Swindon to West Midlands by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to West Midlands is to bus and line 80 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Crocketts Lane via Royal Well and Markets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Swindon and West Midlands is 122 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to West Midlands without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 22m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Swindon to West Midlands, including transfers.
Swindon to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to West Midlands is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 22m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 80 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Crocketts Lane via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Markets in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Markets to Crocketts Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to West Midlands is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Swindon to West Midlands.
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