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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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
    4h 53m
    £44–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    8h 24m
    £30–73

  3. Train, bus, line 68 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 St to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus bus 68
    8h 12m
    £31–104

  4. Drive 197.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Blackpoolcar car 197.6 mi
    3h 32m
    £49–70

  5. 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 Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 23m
    £99–375

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 4m
    £37–232

Swindon to Blackpool by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Blackpool North via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to National Express Coach Facility via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 24m.

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