Stratford to Swindon train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Swindon

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

1 h 48 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

123 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stratford to Swindon will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Stratford for Swindon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.

Great Western Rail
04:511h46
Stratford
06:37Swindon
£211One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
10:141h54
Stratford
12:08Swindon
£321One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:321h47
Stratford
06:19Swindon
£431One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
15:261h46
Stratford
17:12Swindon
£811One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Stratford to Swindon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 123 km

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Train
Coach

£32

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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30m

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Direct Options

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Live departures

Stratford to Swindon train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 12:24
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western04:32 Stratford
1h47
06:19 Swindon0 changesdirect
great_western04:51 Stratford
1h46
06:37 Swindon0 changesdirect
great_western10:14 Stratford
1h54
12:08 Swindon0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stratford to Swindon

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Trains from Stratford to Swindon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
123 km
Average train duration
1h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
05:28
Last train
22:51
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line from Stratford to Swindon trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Stratford and Swindon from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£21
Great Western Rail frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Elizabeth Line

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£80
Elizabeth Line frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Stratford to Swindon train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stratford to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stratford to Swindon.
FAQs
Swindon typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its key attractions such as the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet.
In Swindon, you can visit the Richard Jefferies Museum to learn about the Victorian nature writer, enjoy performances at the Wyvern Theatre, and explore the Swindon and Cricklade Railway for scenic rides. For a relaxing day, take a stroll through Queens Park or experience the local art scene at the Swindon Arts Centre. Notable sights include the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, and the Swindon Designer Outlet for shopping. The Museum of Computing offers a look into the history of computing.
The train distance from Stratford to Swindon is 123 km.
To get from Stratford to Swindon, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Stratford to Swindon covers a distance of 123 km and takes approximately 1h 28m. Trains run 10 per day.
The first train from Stratford to Swindon leaves at 5:28.
The last train from Stratford to Swindon departs at 22:51.
Booking trains from Stratford to Swindon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Stratford to Swindon run approximately 10 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Stratford to Swindon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £32.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stratford to Swindon.
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Swindon is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train station in Stratford that goes to Swindon is Stratford International (SFA), and it arrives at Swindon station (SWI).
There is no night train service from Stratford to Swindon.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stratford to Swindon.
Yes, you can take the train from Stratford to Swindon.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Swindon

Stratford
Swindon
The major train station for departures in Stratford is Maryland. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maryland for your trip from Stratford to Swindon.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maryland
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Stratford (London)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
  • Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stratford International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
  • Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.

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