There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
5h 58m£63–233Drive 186 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Swindon186 mi
3h 18m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Cheltenham
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus
7h 49mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
5h 28m£111–360Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
6h 39mBus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to PrintworksX43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub100
- Take the train from Gloucester to Swindon
8h 28m
Burnley to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Swindon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Swindon is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Regent Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Swindon via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Burnley and Swindon is 245 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £60 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Burnley to Swindon, including transfers.
Burnley to Swindon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Swindon is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.
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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Regent Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Cheltenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Swindon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Swindon is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Burnley to Swindon.
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