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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon
Showing times and prices for Jul 15
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
92 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon without transferring at least once.
C37761 · C37263+
G149568:51 AM1h30Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:21 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way2 transfers- C37735 · C37256+G149388:36 AM1h30Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:06 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way2 transfers
- C38109 · C37256+G149388:20 AM1h46Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)10:06 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way2 transfers
- C37735 · C37256+G14938+
W108178:27 AM1h39Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)10:06 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way3 transfers - G14956+W108208:47 AM1h34Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:21 AMSwindon station (SWI)$1021One-way1 transfer
- C38109 · C37246+G149558:25 AM1h29Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)9:54 AMSwindon station (SWI)$1271One-way2 transfers
- C37761 · C37263+G149568:51 AM1h30Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:21 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way2 transfers
- C37735 · C37256+G149388:36 AM1h30Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:06 AMSwindon station (SWI)$701One-way2 transfers
- C38109 · C37246+G149558:20 AM1h34Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)9:54 AMSwindon station (SWI)$1271One-way2 transfers
- G14938+W108178:32 AM1h34Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:06 AMSwindon station (SWI)$1081One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon costing on average $60 (€49).
The fastest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Heathrow Airport and Swindon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Swindon trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35071+W10859 | Delayed 11:32 AM 12:02 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h26 | 1:28 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14961+W10862 | Delayed 12:00 PM 12:12 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h42 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14961+W10862 | Delayed 12:00 PM 12:17 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h37 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| C38047 · C37249+G14961 | On time 12:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h34 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38047 · C37249+G14961 | On time 12:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h29 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| W35418+W10865 | Delayed 12:12 PM 12:27 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h38 | 2:05 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| W35418+W10865 | Delayed 12:12 PM 12:32 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h33 | 2:05 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14962+W10868 | Delayed 12:30 PM 12:42 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h39 | 2:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| G14962+W10868 | Delayed 12:30 PM 12:47 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h34 | 2:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| C38084 · C37260+G14962 | On time 12:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h31 | 2:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38084 · C37260+G14962 | On time 12:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h26 | 2:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| G14963+W10874 | Delayed 1:00 PM 1:12 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h44 | 2:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| W10814+G14955 | 8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h42 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| W10814+G14955 | 8:17 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h37 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| C38109 · C37256+G14938 | 8:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h46 | 10:06 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38109 · C37246+G14955 | 8:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h34 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38109 · C37246+G14955 | 8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h29 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10817+C37735 · C37256+G14938 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h39 | 10:06 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 3 transfers | |
| W10817+G14938 | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h34 | 10:06 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| C37735 · C37256+G14938 | 8:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h30 | 10:06 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10820+G14956 | 8:47 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h34 | 10:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 1 transfer | |
| C37761 · C37263+G14956 | 8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h30 | 10:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 7:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€5)
Train companies: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon trainsElizabeth line, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Swindon from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€36)
Great Western Railway frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Elizabeth line
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
$34 (€28)
Elizabeth line frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $34 (€28), while the average price is around $60 (€49).
The train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon takes 1h 21m and runs 23 per day.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon leaves at 4:30 AM.
The distance by train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is 57 miles (92 km).
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon leaves at 7:51 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon.
There is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon.
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€5).
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Initially, passengers will see suburban areas and infrastructure, but as the train progresses towards Swindon, the landscape opens up to views of the English countryside, featuring fields and small villages, providing a pleasant and somewhat scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon is feasible with a journey time of 1h 21m and a distance of 57 miles (92 km). Trains run 24 times per day.
In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Take a stroll through Queens Park and experience local art at the Swindon Arts Centre. Don't miss the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, Swindon Designer Outlet, and the Museum of Computing for a rich cultural and recreational experience.
For a visit to Swindon, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon.
Since neither London Heathrow Airport nor Swindon are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Swindon include London, Bath, Bristol, Reading, Chippenham.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Swindon among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Swindon, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in busy areas like the town center and at transport hubs. Common scams include distraction techniques where someone may try to divert attention while an accomplice attempts theft. It's advisable to stay alert when using public transport or visiting crowded markets, and to avoid accepting unsolicited offers for services or tickets from strangers.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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