How to get from Swindon to Colan by bus and train?

From Swindon to Colan by bus and train

To get from Swindon to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Kingsditch Retail Park station to Byron Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 21 bus from St Austell Bus Station station to Quintrell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Swindon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colan on the Moovit app.

456min
Bus - RR
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Kingsditch Retail Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swindon
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Cheltenham, Primark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Byron Road
    ID glodpjgm
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Austell
    233 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Austell Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quintrell Road
    ID corgdmtm
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Swindon to Colan by bus and train via R, CROSSCOUNTRY and 88

To get from Swindon to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Kingsditch Retail Park station to Byron Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 88 bus from Railway Station station to Barrowfield Hotel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Swindon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colan on the Moovit app.

467min
Bus - RR
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 8888
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Kingsditch Retail Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swindon
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Cheltenham, Primark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Byron Road
    ID glodpjgm
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redruth
    261 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID coramtaj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barrowfield Hotel
    ID corawjta
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swindon to Colan

The distance between Swindon, South West and Colan, South West is approximately 374.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 456 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swindon to Colan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Swindon to Colan

To check the bus and train schedule from Swindon to Colan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swindon) and destination (Colan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Swindon to Colan by bus and train via R, CROSSCOUNTRY and 88

To get from Swindon to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Kingsditch Retail Park station to Byron Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 88 bus from Railway Station station to Barrowfield Hotel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Swindon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colan on the Moovit app.

467min
Bus - RR
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 8888
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Kingsditch Retail Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swindon
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Cheltenham, Primark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Byron Road
    ID glodpjgm
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redruth
    261 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID coramtaj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barrowfield Hotel
    ID corawjta
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Colan?

    The fastest way takes 456 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swindon to Colan?

    The alternative route takes 467 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 88.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Colan in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swindon to Colan in South West?

    The R bus line goes from Cheltenham, Primark station near Swindon to Byron Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Byron Road station near Colan in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swindon to Colan in South West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Swindon and Colan in South West by bus and train is about 7 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swindon to get to Colan in South West?

    Get on the R bus from the Cheltenham, Primark stop near Swindon in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swindon and Colan in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Byron Road stop, which is closest to Colan in South West.

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