Chester to Swindon by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Swindon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester 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 04:22 View journey
Last train 22:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 196
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €63.06 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 27m
Train operators 10

Explore Chester to Swindon by train

Thinking about travelling from Chester to Swindon by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Chester and Swindon

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €63.06, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Chester to Swindon

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Chester to Swindon:

  • 04:22 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:32 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:22 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 40 minutes from Chester toward Swindon.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 25 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Chester to Swindon

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 18 minutes, travelling a total distance of 196 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Chester and Swindon?

You can secure tickets for travel between Chester and Swindon up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Chester to Swindon

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Swindon city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Swindon

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

The train journey from Chester to Swindon covers 196 kilometres in total.

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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.