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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 train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    5h 47m
    £92–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus bus
    8h 12m
    £28–47

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    7h 52m
    £49–83

  4. Drive  185.5 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Swindoncar car 185.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £46–66

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    5h 22m
    £108–337

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    6h 38m
    £77–126

Burnley to Swindon by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride, Pittville Street, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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