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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
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
    5h 35m
    £60–202

  2. Drive 183.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Accringtoncar183.1 mi
    3h 13m
    £46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner StreetbusX41
    7h 50m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 38m
    £107–389

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to BroadwaybusX41
    6h 11m

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to BroadwaybusX41
    7h 54m

Swindon to Accrington by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Warner Street via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 50m.

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