Bath to Swindon by train
Swindon lies 45 km (28 mi) north-east of Bath, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 55 km (34 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bath | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,557 | 201,669 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Bath Spa railway station, Oldfield Park railway station, Westmoreland Street railway station | Swindon Town railway station |
| Postal codes | BA1 | DY3–SN99 |
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Common questions
How far is Swindon from Bath?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bath; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bath to Swindon by train?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bath and Swindon?
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.