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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 via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
    4h 2m
    £49–172

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
    5h 31m
    £25–89

  3. Drive 159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Swindoncar159.7 mi
    2h 52m
    £40–57

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
    3h 47m
    £102–328

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham SpatrainManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to SwindontrainCheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    4h 14m
    £33–150

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent CircusbusUk044 / ...
    5h 33m
    £34–78

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeMAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
    5h 34m
    £74–161

Manchester to Swindon by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest 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 Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Regent Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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