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How to get fromSwindon to West Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 21m
    £51–84
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Lordswood Roadbus bus 100 / ...
    3h 35m
    £13–23
  3. Drive  80.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to West Midlandscar car 80.2 mi
    1h 30m
    £20–29
  4. Train, line 80 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Street Station to Crocketts Lanebus bus 80
    2h 34m
    £40–66

Swindon to West Midlands by train

Calendar208Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Windmill Lane via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Adkins Lane Terminus in around 3h 35m.

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