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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 via Bristol

    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 22m
    £50–84
  2. Bus, line 80 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Markets to Crocketts Lanebus bus 80
    4h 5m
    £13–21
  3. Drive  80.2 mi

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 22m
    £38–65

Swindon to West Midlands by train

Calendar196Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest 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 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.

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