Stafford to Swindon by train

Travelling from Stafford to Swindon by train

Considering a train trip from Stafford to Swindon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Stafford and Swindon

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$113.88, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Stafford to Swindon daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Swindon on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 33 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 05:24: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 21:25: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 06:26: departure of first train on weekends

• 21:04: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Stafford to Swindon

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 24 minutes, travelling a total distance of 140 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Stafford and Swindon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Stafford and Swindon 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Stafford to Swindon

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Swindon city guide.