The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Didcot
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Didcot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Didcot will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 6 trains that leave Swindon for Didcot on Thu, Nov 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P08512Live departures
Swindon to Didcot train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Didcot trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08511 | On time 3:04 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h16 | 3:20 PM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08186 | On time 3:11 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h15 | 3:26 PM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08187 | On time 3:41 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h15 | 3:56 PM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08512 | On time 4:04 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h15 | 4:19 PM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08188 | On time 4:11 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h15 | 4:26 PM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Didcot
Trains from Swindon to Didcot run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 15m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to Didcot trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Didcot from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Swindon to Didcot
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Didcot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Swindon, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Didcot Parkway, located 0.3 miles (470 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swindon to Didcot
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
