The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Middlesbrough will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon for Middlesbrough 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 338 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £117.
Distance: 338 km
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£156 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Middlesbrough train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Middlesbrough trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:20 Swindon | 5h03 | 13:23 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 04:28 Swindon | 5h25 | 09:53 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Middlesbrough
Trains from Swindon to Middlesbrough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £117 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £117 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:24 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swindon to Middlesbrough trainsLNER, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Middlesbrough from £19. 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 Middlesbrough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Middlesbrough
- 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 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
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