Swindon to York by train

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Overview: trains from Swindon to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swindon to York, 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 05:22 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 270
Trains / day 93 View all
Cheapest journey CA$174.85 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 5m
Train operators 13

Taking the train from Swindon to York

So you’re considering going from Swindon to York by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Swindon to York

Ready to book tickets from Swindon to York? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Swindon and York typically run CA$174.85.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Swindon and York

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Swindon to York by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:22

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:16

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:11

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:11

  • Average number of daily trains: 93 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 6 minutes

Travel time and distance between Swindon and York

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 27 minutes, covering a total of 270 kilometres.

When do tickets between Swindon and York go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Swindon and York 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to York

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: York.

FAQs about the train journey from Swindon to York

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

The train route from Swindon to York covers 270 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.