Train Manchester to Swindon from £104 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Swindon takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 8m

£85–134

Manchester to Swindon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Manchester and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Swindon at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:03 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
4:03 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:03 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:03 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:03 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:03 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:03 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 1 change
8:03 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 1 change

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