Swindon to York, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

168.5 miles 271.1 km · straight line
200.5 miles actual route 322.7 km · driving distance
4h 3min estimated drive time
£30 - £37 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Swindon from York, United Kingdom?

The distance from Swindon to York, United Kingdom is 168.5 miles (271.1 km) as the crow flies. York, United Kingdom is located N of Swindon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 200.5 miles, taking about 4h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Swindon and York, United Kingdom. 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 Swindon to York, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 3min £30 - £37 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 52min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 51min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Swindon & York, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Swindon
51.56°N, 1.78°W
Europe/London
113m elevation
York, United Kingdom
53.96°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM