The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Blackwater
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Blackwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Blackwater will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon for Blackwater every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.




Live departures
Swindon to Blackwater train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Blackwater trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:37 Swindon | 0h57 | 08:34 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Swindon | 1h09 | 10:09 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Blackwater
Trains from Swindon to Blackwater run on average 2 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 57m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swindon to Blackwater trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swindon and Blackwater from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Blackwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Blackwater 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 Blackwater, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Blackwater
- 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)
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - step free access to both platforms but long route between platforms via roadbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop in Large car park
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