The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Maidenhead
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Maidenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Maidenhead will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swindon for Maidenhead every day 3 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 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Maidenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 74 km
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1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Maidenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Maidenhead trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:45 Swindon | 0h56 | 09:41 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 Swindon | 0h50 | 13:55 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 05:41 Swindon | 1h00 | 06:41 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:02 Swindon | 0h53 | 07:55 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:03 Swindon | 0h52 | 08:55 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Maidenhead
Trains from Swindon to Maidenhead run on average 3 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 48m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to Maidenhead trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Maidenhead from £10. 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 Maidenhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Maidenhead
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- 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 B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 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: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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