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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
    £86–142

  2. Drive  150.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Altrinchamcar car 150.9 mi
    2h 36m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus bus Cf4
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    6h 1m

  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 17m
    £100–314

  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 58m
    £76–122

  6. Train, line 5 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 train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thynne Street to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    5h 25m

  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
    6h 2m
    £71–166

Swindon to Altrincham by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest 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 Swindon - Regent Circus to Altrincham Interchange via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K in around 6h 1m.

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