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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY bus and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Stroud (Glos) station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gloucester
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for bus
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bus Replacement: Stroud (Glos)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stroud (Glos)
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 7
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the D bus from Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown station to Chapel Walk Set Down Only, Cheltenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 51 bus from The Forum, Cirencester station to Bus Station, Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - DD
Bus - 5151
Bus - 5151
Walk to Swindon
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
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    Bus - DD
    Wait for bus
    D
    Bishops Cleeve
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Walk Set Down Only, Cheltenham
    ID glodtdmj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Promenade, Cheltenham
    ID glogmjdw
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cirencester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Forum, Cirencester
    ID glogagdm
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Swindon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swindon
    ID swidjgm
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swindon
    Walk to
    Swindon
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Swindon

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and Swindon, South West is approximately 43.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Swindon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Swindon, South West

Swindon is located at Swindon, South West and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Bus Station, Swindon
  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Armstrong Street, Swindon

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the D bus from Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown station to Chapel Walk Set Down Only, Cheltenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 51 bus from The Forum, Cirencester station to Bus Station, Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - DD
Bus - 5151
Bus - 5151
Walk to Swindon
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - DD
    Wait for bus
    D
    Bishops Cleeve
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Walk Set Down Only, Cheltenham
    ID glodtdmj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Promenade, Cheltenham
    ID glogmjdw
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cirencester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Forum, Cirencester
    ID glogagdm
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Swindon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swindon
    ID swidjgm
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swindon
    Walk to
    Swindon
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line 51, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Swindon in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Swindon in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Gloucester station near Cheltenham to Gloucester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gloucester station near Swindon in South West

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Swindon in South West by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Swindon in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Gloucester station near Cheltenham in South West.

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

    Get off the train at the Gloucester station, which is closest to Swindon in South West.

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