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How to get fromSwindon to Accringtonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 29m
    £54–295

  2. Drive 183.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Accringtoncar car 183.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £45–64

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus bus X41
    7h 14m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 42m
    £101–391

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus bus X41
    6h 11m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecoursebus bus Cf6
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    3. Take the bus from Printworks to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 15m

Swindon to Accrington by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Accrington via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Warner Street via Cheltenham Racecourse, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 7h 15m.

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