Swindon to West Drayton train with Elizabeth line

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Compare coach and train for Swindon to West Drayton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to West Drayton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £59.

Distance: 91 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£59

Average Price

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£18

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to West Drayton is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to West Drayton:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to West Drayton costing on average £59.

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to West Drayton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to West Drayton take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and West Drayton including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Swindon to West Drayton train times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon to West Drayton trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)3:11 Swindon
1h57
5:08 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)5:28 Swindon
1h17
6:45 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:03 Swindon
1h14
7:17 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:18 Swindon
1h03
7:21 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:29 Swindon
1h16
7:45 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:53 Swindon
0h58
7:51 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:10 Swindon
1h06
8:16 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:23 Swindon
0h58
8:21 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:40 Swindon
1h26
9:06 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:53 Swindon
1h31
9:24 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:10 Swindon
1h07
9:17 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:25 Swindon
1h28
9:53 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:40 Swindon
1h07
9:47 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:50 Swindon
1h10
10:00 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:20 Swindon
1h10
10:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:41 Swindon
1h28
11:09 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:45 Swindon
1h15
11:00 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:10 Swindon
1h29
11:39 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:22 Swindon
1h08
11:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:42 Swindon
1h27
12:09 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:48 Swindon
1h12
12:00 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:20 Swindon
1h10
12:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:40 Swindon
1h28
13:08 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:51 Swindon
1h08
12:59 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:20 Swindon
1h10
13:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:40 Swindon
1h29
14:09 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:49 Swindon
1h10
13:59 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:20 Swindon
1h10
14:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:41 Swindon
1h30
15:11 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:52 Swindon
1h07
14:59 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:20 Swindon
1h11
15:31 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:41 Swindon
1h28
16:09 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:51 Swindon
1h09
16:00 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:19 Swindon
1h13
16:32 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:41 Swindon
1h07
16:48 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:51 Swindon
1h12
17:03 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:11 Swindon
1h07
17:18 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:20 Swindon
1h13
17:33 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:41 Swindon
1h05
17:46 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:53 Swindon
1h10
18:03 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:12 Swindon
1h05
18:17 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:19 Swindon
1h11
18:30 West Drayton1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:41 Swindon
1h05
18:46 West Drayton1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Elizabeth line as well as Great Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swindon to West Drayton.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swindon to West Drayton

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Trains from Swindon to West Drayton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 58m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance
91 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£53
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
58m
First train
3:54
Last train
23:22
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
56 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon to West Drayton trainsElizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon and West Drayton from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£20
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Elizabeth line Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
£20
Elizabeth line frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
58m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£53
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
25 a day

Complete guide to West Drayton

Things to do in West Drayton

Discover the best of West Drayton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect West Drayton trip today.

  • Recommended

Chiswick House

Historic house museum with elegant interiors, fine paintings and riverside grounds. A rewarding cultural visit within easy reach.

  • Recommended

Heathrow Aerobility and Aviation Museum

Aviation museum at Heathrow with a preserved control tower, aircraft displays and local stories from the airport's past.

  • Recommended

Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre

Small military museum at Battle of Britain Bunker with displays on RAF operations and the wider air defence story.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for Greater London. Hotels near Heathrow raise costs, but local dining and rail links are cheaper than central London.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés: no obligation, but small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Swindon to West Drayton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to West Drayton 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 West Drayton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon to West Drayton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £59.
The train journey from Swindon to West Drayton covers a distance of 91 km and takes approximately 58m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Swindon to West Drayton is 91 km.
The first train from Swindon to West Drayton leaves at 3:54.
The last train from Swindon to West Drayton departs at 23:22.
Trains from Swindon to West Drayton run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon to West Drayton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swindon to West Drayton.
To get from Swindon to West Drayton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Swindon to West Drayton.
The train station in Swindon that goes to West Drayton is Swindon station (SWI), and it arrives at West Drayton station (WDT).
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to West Drayton is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Swindon to West Drayton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Swindon to West Drayton offers views of the picturesque English countryside, with green fields and charming villages en route, though it primarily passes through suburban and rural areas rather than dramatic landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Swindon to West Drayton is feasible as the journey takes 58m each way. Trains run 4 times per day, covering a distance of 91 km.
West Drayton is a small town, so one to two days is generally sufficient to explore its local attractions and surroundings.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon to West Drayton.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and West Drayton

Most Swindon to West Drayton trains use the Swindon to West Drayton station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and West Drayton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Swindon
Arrival train stations in West Drayton

Which Swindon station do trains to West Drayton leave from?

Trains from Swindon to West Drayton leave from Swindon. The station is 1 km from Swindon city centre at Swindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ.
SwindonSwindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Swindon from Swindon city centre

Bus82, 49 · 6m · £4 · every ~6 min

Swindon 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

Food and drink options are available at Swindon.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swindon.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

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