Swindon > Tourist Information > Getting Here is Easy
By Rail
Regular services into London (Paddington) means that the capital is just one hour away.
There are also direct trains from Swindon to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Cheltenham.
Swindon's location means that travelling deeper into the West Country taking in Devon and Cornwall is also straight forward.
Train times and prices can be checked and booked by visiting First Great Western or National Rail Enquiries, alternatively you can telephone them on 08457 484950
Coach
National Express Coaches run from Swindon to London via Heathrow with a connecting service to Gatwick airport, times and prices can be checked by visiting the Visitor Information Centre, 37 Regent Street, Swindon SN1 1JL or by telephoning 01793 530328
Buses
Buses around the town are primarily run by Thamesdown Transport, while buses to other towns and villages are run by Stagecoach Swindon.
By Road
Swindon is bordered by the M4 junctions 15 & 16 and the A419.
Visit Multimap for help planning your journey.
Air
The nearest airport to Swindon is Bristol, while Heathrow is just over 75 minutes away.
Park and Ride
Swindon has aPark & Ride service.
Situated to the south of the town is Wroughton Park & Ride.
Car Parking
There are 30 main car parks in Swindon, 24 in the Town Centre and a further 6 in Old Town.
Shopmobility
Swindon's Shopmobility scheme is available for anyone with limited mobility and provides a selection of manually-propelled and electrically-powered wheelchairs and scooters. The aim of Shopmobility is simply to help people with mobility difficulties to be able to shop and use the facilities in Swindon's town centre.