Transport Links

Swindon’s location provides it with easy access by car, but it is also well served by public transport both internally and externally.

By Rail

Frequent high speed trains operate from Swindon heading to London (Paddington), South Wales and the South West. National Rail Enquiries provide further information on 08457 484950.

Commuting to Swindon from towns and cities surrounding Swindon is popular. This guide is based on information from Great Western Railways in September 2006.

Bath - Average journey time 30 minutes, cost of annual season ticket £1832.00

Bristol (Temple Meads) - Average journey time 40 Minutes, cost of annual season ticket £2228.00

Cheltenham - Average journey time 60 Minutes, cost of annual season ticket TBC

Chippenham - Average journey time 15 minutes, cost of annual season ticket £1096.00

Oxford - Average journey time 60 minutes, cost of annual season ticket £2052.00

Reading - Average journey time 35 minutes, cost of annual season ticket £3508.00

By Road

The M4 motorway runs east to London (1 hour 20 minutes) via Reading (30 minutes), and west to Bath (40 minutes), Bristol (50 minutes) and South Wales. By taking the M5 via the M4 the South West English counties of Somerset, Devon and Cornwall are within striking distance.

The A419 trunk road links the town to Cheltenham and the M5 going north to the Midlands. Birmingham can be reached in about 100 minutes. To the south Salisbury, Poole and the south coast are accessible from the A350 running south.

By Coach

There is a regular National Express service to London (Victoria) and to Heathrow Airport from Swindon. Further details can be obtained by contacting on 0870 5808080. Megabus operate an even-less-thrills-than-expected coach service that runs twice a day from Swindon to London (the earlier you book, the cheaper your seats).

Getting about in Swindon

There is a full bus network that makes travelling within Swindon possible without using a car.