How to get from Paddington to Swindon
A real 4-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 5h 55m, from €27.
We compared the ways to travel from Paddington to Swindon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 55m by train, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 111 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Paddington to Swindon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paddington → FarringdontrainElizabeth line·10m
- 2Farringdon → LondontrainSoutheastern·5m
- 3London → London HeathrowbusCity transit·10m
- 4London Heathrow → Swindonbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Paddington to Swindon works
Start with a Elizabeth line train from Paddington to Farringdon, about 10 min. Transfer in Farringdon and continue by Southeastern train on to London (5 min). Transfer in London and continue by City transit bus on to London Heathrow (10 min). Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Swindon (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €27 over 5h 55m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Swindon
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Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
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Who runs Paddington to Swindon
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-SwindonBook →On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paddington to Swindon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paddington to Swindon?+−
The most useful route takes about 5h 55m by train, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Swindon from Paddington?+−
About 111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paddington to Swindon cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €27. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paddington to Swindon?+−
On this route you travel with Elizabeth line, Southeastern, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Swindon?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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