Cardiff to Swindon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.3 miles 97.1 km · straight line
72.3 miles actual route 116.3 km · driving distance
1h 32min estimated drive time
£11 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
84° E bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Swindon?

The distance from Cardiff to Swindon is 60.3 miles (97.1 km) as the crow flies. Swindon is located E of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.3 miles, taking about 1h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Swindon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Swindon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 32min £11 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 50min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Swindon

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Swindon
51.56°N, 1.78°W
Europe/London
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 412.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM