The cheapest and fastest trains from Halifax to Swindon
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halifax to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Swindon will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Halifax for Swindon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Halifax to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 240 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£114 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halifax to Swindon
Trains from Halifax to Swindon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 21:41 |
FAQs: Halifax to Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halifax and Swindon
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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