The average train between Swindon and Manchester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Manchester. 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 every 3 hours between Swindon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Manchester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Swindon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Swindon to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Manchester is 216 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 20m.