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STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 2 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leamington Spa to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leamington Spa to Swindon will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Leamington Spa to Swindon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £119 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £119, while a train costs an average of £119.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£119 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £119 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leamington Spa to Swindon trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:41 Leamington Spa | 1h28 | 11:09 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 6:51 Leamington Spa | 2h02 | 8:53 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Leamington Spa to Swindon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 22:05 |
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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.
Museum of the Great Western Railway with locomotives, carriages, and hands-on displays in a restored railway building.
Museum and art gallery exploring Swindon’s history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions near the town centre.
Volunteer-run transport museum with buses, cars, motorcycles, and local motoring history displays.
Large country park with woodland, lakes, trails, and family activities on the edge of west Swindon.
Restored railway shopping district with heritage buildings, outlet stores, and easy access to STEAM Museum.
Popular waterside park with a reservoir, circular walks, play areas, and links to local literary heritage.
A Wiltshire cured ham, usually sliced for sandwiches or salads. It is a long-standing county speciality prized for its mild cure and local heritage.
Small sausages traditionally made with pork from local farms. They are a classic Wiltshire butcher’s product, often served at breakfasts and pub meals.
A firm, crumbly cow’s milk cheese made in Wiltshire. It is one of the county’s best-known foods and is often eaten with bread, apples or pickles.
Well-regarded Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and seafood in a polished, family-friendly dining room.
Stylish modern Indian restaurant known for refined curries, grills and cocktails in a smart but relaxed setting near the town centre.
Established steakhouse and grill serving steaks, burgers and hearty British favourites in a lively, informal setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than in London, but dining and rail fares can still add up for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Swindon Railway Station -> Swindon Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa to Swindon trains use the Leamington Spa to Swindon station pair. Use this guide to compare Leamington Spa and Swindon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leamington Spa is 1 km from Leamington Spa city centre. Public transport options include:
Leamington Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Leamington Spa.
Wi-Fi is available at Leamington Spa. ATMs are available at Leamington Spa.
Ticket office support is available at Leamington Spa.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leamington Spa: Parking, WC.
Available at Leamington Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leamington Spa: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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