St Albans to Swindon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.4 miles 102.1 km · straight line
87.8 miles actual route 141.3 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is St Albans from Swindon?

The distance from St Albans to Swindon is 63.4 miles (102.1 km) as the crow flies. Swindon is located WSW of St Albans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.8 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 St Albans 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 St Albans to Swindon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St Albans & Swindon

Quick Facts

St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM