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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Swindon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Manchester to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Manchester to Swindon train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Swindon is 216 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 1m.