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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Swindon takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Swindon at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Swindon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 3m.

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