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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Great Western Railway Y21999 | 08:20 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h37 | 08:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesDirect | |
Great Western Railway Y21961 | 08:41 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h47 | 09:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Great Western Railway Y22000 | 08:56 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h39 | 09:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesDirect | |
Great Western Railway Y21962 | 09:10 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h47 | 09:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Great Western Railway Y22001 | 09:23 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h44 | 10:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesDirect | |
Great Western Railway Y21963 | 09:41 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h46 | 10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
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Fastest Journey
37 m
Average
43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
58 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Swindon for Bristol every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:31 |
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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.
Train information from Swindon to Bristol with Great Western Rail:
Trains from Swindon to Bristol provide an easy means of travelling between the two cities. Trains start operating at 6:28 a.m, and the last train is actually past midnight at about 12:48 a.m. There are up to four services per hour, which allow travellers to be flexible with their times. Direct trains from Swindon to Bristol take from only 40 minutes, and indirect services that incur one change take as little as 44 minutes. The journey is about 40 miles. Trains depart from Swindon Station, and terminate at Bristol Temple Meads Station. Indirect services usually incur a change at Bristol Parkway Station. Trains from Swindon to Bristol are operated by Great Western Railway, and CrossCountry.
Swindon Station is located in the heart of the town and is served by buses operated by Thamesdown Transport and Stagecoach West. The city centre is compact enough to explore on foot while local buses run to surrounding towns and villages. A taxi rank is located outside Swindon Train Station.
Bristol is a popular city break destination in the West Country of England. The city is full of Georgian and Victorian architecture, as well as having a fascinating industrial and maritime heritage, including the works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. These include the Clifton Suspension Bridge, gracefully spanning the River Severn, and the SS Great Britain. This ship, one of the first passenger steamships, can be viewed in Bristol's newly revamped dock and port area. Bristol is also home to a vibrant underground music and street art culture, including the works of Banksy. Trains from Swindon to Bristol arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station, located in the Recliffe area and a 15-minute walk from the city centre. First Bristol operates frequent buses from the station, around the town and to local destinations, such as the university and Bristol Airport. Temple Meads Station is also served by water ferries and has a taxi rank at its entrance. Bristol has a limited night bus service.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Swindon, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bristol Temple Meads, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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