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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    4h 8m
    £30–146

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    5h 23m
    £23–83

  3. Drive 159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Swindoncar car 159.7 mi
    2h 54m
    £39–57

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    3h 37m
    £92–319

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecoursebus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Fleming Waybus bus Cf6
    5h 35m
    £37–51

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
    5h 39m
    £68–161

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train
    4h 7m
    £88–284

Manchester to Swindon by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Fleming Way via Cheltenham Racecourse in around 5h 35m.

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