Driving from Madrid to Swindon
Swindon lies 1,248 km (775 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 1,522 km (946 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 201,669 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | DY3–SN99 |
Clocks in Swindon are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 19 h 2 min journey lands only 18 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Swindon
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Madrid to Swindon
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Staying in Swindon
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Common questions
How far is Swindon from Madrid?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,522 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Swindon by car?
About 19 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Swindon?
Swindon is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Swindon?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.