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RAF Museum London
Major aviation museum at the former Hendon Aerodrome, with historic aircraft, immersive displays and RAF stories for all ages.
Trains from Swindon to Hendon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Major aviation museum at the former Hendon Aerodrome, with historic aircraft, immersive displays and RAF stories for all ages.
Compact museum devoted to the British computer industry, with working machines, gaming displays and hands-on computing history.
Contemporary art gallery in Golders Green showing changing exhibitions by local and international artists in an intimate setting.
Spacious waterside park with woodland paths, meadows and a large reservoir, popular for walks, birdwatching and wide open views.
Historic core of Hendon with village character, period buildings, churchyard and useful links to local history and architecture.
Large park with sports areas, gardens and open lawns, well suited to a relaxed local walk close to central Hendon.
Classic London fish and chips: battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas. A staple takeaway and pub dish across North-West London.
Salt beef on rye with mustard and pickles is a long-standing North London deli favourite, strongly associated with nearby Jewish food traditions.
A full English breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal widely eaten in local cafés.
Established Indian restaurant known locally for classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable dine-in atmosphere.
Reliable neighbourhood restaurant serving classic Turkish charcoal grills, meze and fresh bread in a lively, casual setting.
Popular local spot for kosher-style salt beef, bagels and deli staples, reflecting North-West London’s Jewish food heritage.
Hendon is moderate for London. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than central areas, but public transport and everyday costs are still above many UK towns.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, 10-12.5% is standard. Taxi fares can be rounded up. No tip is expected for counter-service cafés, but small change is welcome.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Hendon 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 Hendon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Swindon to Hendon trains use the Swindon to Hendon station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Hendon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Hendon is 11 km from Hendon city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hendon.
Wi-Fi is available at Hendon.
Ticket office support is available at Hendon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hendon: Parking.
Available at Hendon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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