- Must visit
STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
Major railway museum in the former works. Interactive displays, locomotives, and hands-on exhibits make it Swindon’s standout heritage attraction.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$30
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$74
Fastest journey on Oct 29
49 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
49 m
Trains on Oct 29
46
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 to Swindon will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 46 trains from London to Swindon, including 46 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from London to Swindon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 49m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Swindon.
The table below shows live departures for London to Swindon trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W35067 | Delayed 10:32 AM 10:32 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 11:30 AM 11:30 AMSwindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14966 | On time 4:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h51 | 5:21 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15032 | 4:33 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 5:28 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34637 | 4:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 5:37 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21570 | On time 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14941 | 5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 6:12 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14967 | On time 5:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 6:19 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15033 | 5:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 6:27 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14942 | 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 6:38 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21569 | On time 6:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 6:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14943 | 6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 7:13 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14968 | On time 6:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 7:19 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35082 | 6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 7:28 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14944 | 6:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h52 | 7:40 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y15297 | 7:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h05 | 8:17 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14969 | On time 7:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 8:23 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35084 | 7:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h52 | 8:28 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34648 | On time 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 8:37 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21567 | On time 8:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 8:53 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14970 | On time 8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 9:23 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35086 | 8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 9:29 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14945 | 8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 9:38 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21566 | On time 9:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 9:57 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35087 | 9:31 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 10:25 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35426 | On time 9:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 10:37 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V47522 | On time 10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 10:56 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21564 | 10:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 11:25 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14947 | 10:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h09 | 11:58 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V21563 | 11:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h03 | 12:35 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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G14977 | 6:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 6:55 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14950 | 6:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 7:17 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35060 | 6:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 7:25 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35415 | 6:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 7:37 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14951 | 7:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 7:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14933 | 7:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h59 | 8:11 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14934 | 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 8:38 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14953 | 7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h56 | 8:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14935 | 8:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 9:07 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14954 | 8:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 9:23 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15030 | 8:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h56 | 9:28 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14936 | 8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 9:38 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14955 | 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 9:54 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14937 | 9:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h51 | 10:09 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14956 | 9:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h51 | 10:21 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35065 | 9:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 10:27 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14938 | 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h52 | 10:40 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34680 | 10:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 10:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34617 | 10:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 11:09 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14957 | 10:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 11:19 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35067 | 10:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 11:27 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34618 | 10:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 11:37 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34686 | 11:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 11:53 AM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14939 | 11:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 12:10 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14958 | 11:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 12:20 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35069 | 11:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 12:27 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35417 | 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h50 | 12:38 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14959 | 12:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h59 | 12:59 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34622 | 12:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h55 | 1:08 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14960 | 12:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h52 | 1:22 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35071 | 12:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h56 | 1:28 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34624 | 12:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h49 | 1:37 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14961 | 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h54 | 1:54 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34712 | 4:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 4:53 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y15295 | 4:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h03 | 5:15 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Swindon with Great Western Railway and South Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway and South Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Swindon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swindon trip today.
Major railway museum in the former works. Interactive displays, locomotives, and hands-on exhibits make it Swindon’s standout heritage attraction.
Museum in Lydiard House presenting the estate’s history, decorated rooms, and collections connected to one of Swindon’s grandest homes.
Volunteer-run railway heritage site with exhibits, restored stock, and a nostalgic station atmosphere on the edge of Swindon.
Large country park with lakes, woodland, and formal grounds around Lydiard House. A favorite for walks, picnics, and heritage scenery.
Historic district with independent shops, period buildings, and a lively atmosphere. Ideal for strolling and seeing Swindon beyond the outlet area.
Former railway village now known for heritage streets, murals, and easy access to STEAM, outlet shopping, and industrial history walks.
A Wiltshire classic of cured pork, usually sliced for sandwiches or breakfasts. It reflects the county's long pork-curing tradition.
A crumbly cow's milk cheese from Wiltshire with a fresh, tangy taste. It is a regional staple often served on cheese boards or in ploughman's lunches.
A traditional English dessert of stewed fruit topped with a baked crumb mixture. In Wiltshire it often features local apples or seasonal fruit.
Popular Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes, and friendly service in a smart casual setting.
Stylish steakhouse and grill with dry-aged beef, cocktails, and an upscale atmosphere for a higher-end meal.
Well-regarded modern British gastropub with steaks, seasonal dishes, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels are often cheaper than London, while dining and local transport are typical for southern England.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, add 10-12.5% if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Swindon Railway Station -> The Parade, Swindon
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Swindon trains use the London Paddington to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Swindon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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