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How to get fromBurnley to Swindonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
    5h 55m
    £62–203

  2. Drive 186 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Swindoncar186 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hubbus100 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circusbus
    7h 40m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
    5h 27m
    £116–348

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
    6h 37m

  6. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
    7h 41m

Burnley to Swindon by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Swindon via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Regent Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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