The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
Of the 6 trains that leave Swindon station (SWI) for London Paddington (PAD) on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 59 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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P00216Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 111 km
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€45 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L23202 | On time 3:04 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h55 | 3:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P29647 | On time 3:11 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h54 | 4:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L23186 | On time 3:23 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h51 | 4:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L23022 | On time 3:40 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h57 | 4:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L23187 | On time 3:46 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h58 | 4:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L23023 | On time 4:11 PM Swindon station (SWI) | 0h56 | 5:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 50m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 22:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon station (SWI) and London Paddington (PAD) from €9. 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 station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swindon station (SWI) to London Paddington (PAD)
- 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)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.

