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

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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stockporttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 57m
    £104–156

  2. Drive 151.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Altrinchamcar car 151.3 mi
    2h 37m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    7h 24m
    £52–128

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, 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
    4h 5m
    £97–331

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 57m
    £88–141

  6. Train, bus

    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 Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    5h 13m
    £56–91

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 55m
    £73–159

Swindon to Altrincham by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Altrincham via Bristol Parkway and Stockport in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 24m.

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