Day trip from Swindon to Bournemouth
Bournemouth lies 93 km (58 mi) south of Swindon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 93 km (58 mi) apart, Bournemouth is a realistic day trip from Swindon: about 1 h 31 min each way by road.
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| Swindon | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 201,669 | 163,600 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | DY3–SN99 | BH1–BH7 |
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Staying in Bournemouth
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Common questions
How far is Bournemouth from Swindon?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south of Swindon; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Swindon to Bournemouth by road?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Swindon and Bournemouth?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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.