Bradford to Swindon by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Swindon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford to Swindon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 20:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 248
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey AU$511.45 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 12m
Train operators 11

Going from Bradford to Swindon by train

About to set off from Bradford to Swindon by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Bradford and Swindon: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$511.45, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Bradford and Swindon

If you are taking the train from Bradford to Swindon, you will have 39 trains each day (with a departure every 18 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:31. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 20:04. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:04, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:22.

How long is the train journey from Bradford to Swindon?

This journey covers a total of 248 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 53 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Bradford to Swindon?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Bradford to Swindon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Swindon.

FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Swindon

Want to know more about your journey from Bradford to Swindon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Bradford to Swindon is 248 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.