Swindon
Swindon to Heathrow
Leaving Swindon for a flight from Heathrow. On the map it is 68.8 miles and 1 hour 11 minutes in clear traffic, via the A4259, A419 and M4. From Swindon, T5 takes 66 minutes and T4 71 minutes; the central T2 and T3 are 66 and 68. Bristol is 8 minutes nearer, but the airline and the flight decide the airport. Historic England lists Swindon's Swindon Mechanics' Institute at Grade II*. Chain Test House, 0.4 miles from Swindon's centre, holds a Grade II* listing. Heathrow's Terminal 4 opened in 1986.
How the day runs
Most travellers take a luxury people-carrier for the extra space. Collection is from home, an office or a hotel in Swindon. Give the flight number when booking; departure from Swindon then has 1 hour 11 minutes of road built in. Neighbouring Cricklade is 79 minutes from Heathrow, and Royal Wootton Bassett 71 minutes. Landing at Heathrow, you are met in the arrivals hall; the chauffeur has followed the flight. The car sets out from Oxford, 33.1 miles from Swindon.
- Swindon to London Heathrow1 hr 11 min, 68.8 miles, in clear traffic
- London Heathrow to Swindon1 hr 9 min, 68.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Swindon Mechanics' Institute, in central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChain Test House, 0.4 miles out from central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHeathrow's Terminal 4 opened in 1986.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Swindon by road is Swindon (SWI), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station is on the Golden Valley line and Great Western Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station opened in 1842.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow's IATA code is LHR.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow opened in 1946.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow, Swindon to Heathrow?
1 hour 11 minutes and 68.8 miles in clear traffic, via the A4259, A419 and M4; leave margin at busy times.
Which Heathrow terminal is quickest from Swindon?
Times from Swindon: Terminal 2 66 min; Terminal 3 68 min; Terminal 4 71 min; Terminal 5 66 min.
Do you do the return from Heathrow?
Yes. Inbound, Heathrow to Swindon is 1 hour 9 minutes; your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall.
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