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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 7m
    £87–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus
    6h 48m
    £30–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    4h 48m
    £52–89

  4. Drive 159.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Swindoncar car 159.3 mi
    2h 54m
    £39–56

  5. 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 46m
    £99–347

  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 42m
    £69–175

  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 17m
    £114–247

Manchester to Swindon by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Regent Circus Swindon via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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