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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 via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    4h 3m
    £77–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus bus Uk044
    5h 42m
    £27–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    4h 54m
    £47–79

  4. Drive  159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Swindoncar car 159.2 mi
    2h 54m
    £40–57

  5. Train

    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 6m
    £74–116

  6. 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 49m
    £99–351

  7. 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 51m
    £72–184

Manchester to Swindon by train

Calendar179Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via Park & Ride, Pittville Street, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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